- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
High School for Language and Innovation
Federal NCES profile for High School for Language and Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008806245
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High School for Language and Innovation earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #93 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
High School for Language and Innovation has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Language and Innovation ranks #93 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008806245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
High School for Language and Innovation held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360008806245 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 12.8:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
High School for Language and Innovation held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
High School for Language and Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 372
High School for Language and Innovation
372 students
What this shows High School for Language and Innovation reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How High School for Language and Innovation compares
High School for Language and Innovation held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
African American 10.8%
White 9.7%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, High School for Language and Innovation is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How High School for Language and Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High School for Language and Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about High School for Language and Innovation
How many students attend High School for Language and Innovation?
High School for Language and Innovation has 372 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High School for Language and Innovation?
81.9% of students at High School for Language and Innovation 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 Innovation?
The largest demographic group at High School for Language and Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High School for Language and Innovation?
High School for Language and Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Innovation rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, High School for Language and Innovation ranks #93 of 115 high schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides High School for Language and Innovation, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.