Enrollment
132
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)
Federal NCES profile for High School for Language and Diplomacy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007706105
👥 S:T ratio 74
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) has class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) ranks #3 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007706105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) is a higher-need, small high school in New York, New York, enrolling 132 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.6:1, High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) is leaner than roughly 95% of New York schools and 44% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 132 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside High School for Language and Diplomacy (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) compares
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in New York - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
African American 22.0%
White 8.3%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
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Frequently asked questions about High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)
How many students attend High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)?
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) has 132 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) is 6.6:1, which is 44% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)?
73.5% of students at High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)?
The largest demographic group at High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)?
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) ranks #3 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
Is High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) a good school?
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides High School for Language and Diplomacy (the), New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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