High School of Language and Innovation (11X509) 
925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469, Bronx
Phone: 718-944-3625
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://www.languageandinnovation.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/11X509/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Julie Nariman (jnariman@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Melissa Velez (mvelez41@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Nicky Cuevas (ncuevas@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Nicky Cuevas (ncuevas@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Marco Trevino (mtrevino@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Russel Skinner (rskinner2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
The High School of Language and Innovation is a school for newcomer immigrants. We seek students who value a diverse community and enjoy working with others. Our goal is to prepare students for college and careers in the United States. Math and English courses include small group instruction to help all students develop strong skills. Our school also offers college-level (Advanced Placement or AP) courses, including AP Environmental Science, AP English, AP Calculus, AP Government, and AP Spanish. Staff works closely with students to provide a supportive learning environment and to celebrate all students for who they are.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 76%
Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs
School Features:
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
This is a school for students who are new to the United States and learning English for the first time.
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 42.60%
Other Postsecondary 1.80%
Unknown 48.50%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 47.20%
Other 0.80%
Black 9.70%
Hispanic 69.80%
White 12.10%
Other 2.20%
Hispanic 30.80%
White 38.50%
Other 11.50%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 0 (80%) | <=5 (20%) | 0 (0%) |
| SETSS | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | 7 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
