- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007706105
👥 S:T ratio 74
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 74/100 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
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-22.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 360007706105 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 6.6:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-22.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 132
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the)
132 students
What this shows High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) compares
High School for Language and Diplomacy (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~132 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 35.
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 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.