Located at 40 Irving Place, the High School for Language and Diplomacy is a college preparatory school that fosters a community of honesty and respect, and develops the academic skills of every student through engaging instruction and programs geared toward social and emotional health.
The High School for Language and Diplomacy was opened in 2009 as a partnership between the New York City Department of Education and the Asia Society, a non-profit organization that sponsors a network of high schools to foster international relations between the United States and Asia.
The school’s concentration on language and diplomacy is designed to give students the chance to study four years of Mandarin, French, Arabic and German. They may also take part in extracurricular activities such as Model UN, debate, book club and the school’s literary journal.
Through a challenging academic program that provides opportunities for public service and a global education, students learn the craft of international diplomacy while developing their technology and interpersonal communication skills.
At this Gramercy Park public school, graduates become service-oriented individuals and flexible thinkers through collaboration in and out of the classroom.
The High School for Language & Diplomacy
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
40 Irving Plz,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Sarah Hernandez
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
B-
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B-
B+
B
C+
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
84.5%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
6.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
217:1
Student Diversity
Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Hispanic
56.1%
Black
21.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9%
Two or more races
7.1%
White
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University
28 Students
CUNY Hunter College
27 Students
CUNY Brooklyn College
19 Students
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
19 Students
Pace University
17 Students
CUNY City College of New York
14 Students
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
14 Students
Fordham University
13 Students
CUNY Baruch College
13 Students
Columbia University
12 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
17 Students
Biology
15 Students
Political Science and Government
12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
11 Students
Computer Science
10 Students
Psychology
8 Students
Nursing
8 Students
International Relations
8 Students
Journalism
5 Students
International Studies
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/4/2024
Well LAD is a great high school. Truly happy about my four year journey. I was able to meet people of all kinds and definitely make friendships with both classmates and teachers that I'm sure I will still be in contact for many years to go on. Was able to talk freely about subjects like Politics and Economics and heard so many things that sometimes change my perception of reality.
3/26/2018
The school looks fine for people who just came to the US. Teachers are very friendly and motivate their students. Some changes could be to introduce classes such as AP and fix school's supplies such as laptops, boards, and the wifi connection.
9/19/2016
The school is okay not the best
GreatSchools Reviews
8/2/2015
This is a small safe school that works to provide students with solid academic base to help them become college and career ready. It is shared campus so the issues are largely about shared gyms and cafeteria. The teachers are caring and willing to help and guidance counsellors are very kind.
7/22/2015
This school lied to everyone that this school is the best high school that you will ever experienced. I went to this high school and my experience at this school is the worst. The teachers gave the students a very easy assignments that even a third grade students can finish the assignments. I rememb...
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The High School for Language & Diplomacy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 212 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Academic records show that 74.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84.5% are proficient in reading. The High School for Language & Diplomacy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1000. The average home value in this area is $1,496,332. Discover additional schools in the area, like Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language, P226M Junior High Annex, Manhattan Village Academy, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The High School for Language & Diplomacy.