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High School for Language and Innovation

High School · New York City Geographic District #11 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #11 high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

925 ASTOR AVE, Bronx, NY 10469

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism41.1%

Students at High School for Language and Innovation score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 31 points since 2018, to 59% in 2021, across a 8-year record (2014–2021).

Show all 8 years
2014
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where High School for Language and Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 90Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,018

Median home value

$640,400

Median rent

$1,653/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Astor Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.0 mi417Compare →
Bronxdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.0 mi366Compare →
Collegiate Institute for Math and ScienceEnrollment path unverified7.99–120.0 mi526Compare →
Pelham Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.89–120.0 mi441Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #11

Schools in district
62
Rank in district
#36 of 62
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

High School for Language and Innovation is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High School for Language and Innovation

High School for Language and Innovation is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #11, serving approximately 355 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,023 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High School for Language and Innovation

What grades does High School for Language and Innovation serve?

High School for Language and Innovation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High School for Language and Innovation?

High School for Language and Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Language and Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at High School for Language and Innovation is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does High School for Language and Innovation rank in NY?

High School for Language and Innovation ranks #3,023 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is High School for Language and Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

High School for Language and Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at High School for Language and Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High School for Language and Innovation has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).

Is High School for Language and Innovation a charter school?

No, High School for Language and Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High School for Language and Innovation a Title I school?

No, High School for Language and Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High School for Language and Innovation?

97.5% of students at High School for Language and Innovation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
355
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 10469)
69,855
Area average commute
43 min
Area median age
39.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10469; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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