Innovation Diploma Plus High School is located on 145 West 84th Street within the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is also one of the four schools that are located in the Louis D. Brandeis High School Campus.
Serving 122 students in grades 10-12, Innovation Diploma Plus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Innovation Diploma Plus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Innovation Diploma Plus's student population of 122 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Innovation Diploma Plus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Innovation Diploma Plus is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2549 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
74%
30%
Black
21%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovation Diploma Plus's ranking?
Innovation Diploma Plus is ranked #2549 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Innovation Diploma Plus?
The graduation rate of Innovation Diploma Plus is 20-29%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Innovation Diploma Plus?
122 students attend Innovation Diploma Plus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Innovation Diploma Plus students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Innovation Diploma Plus?
Innovation Diploma Plus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Innovation Diploma Plus offer ?
Innovation Diploma Plus offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Innovation Diploma Plus part of?
Innovation Diploma Plus is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2023
Best school ever.
5 6/30/2018
Great school except for a few crappy teachers.
5 6/30/2018
My daughter has finally found her wings at IDP!
5 11/2/2017
This is the one school that really believed in me and helped me find my way. It took me a longer to graduate then I hoped but the staff never gave up on me.
5 9/1/2015
I can only say that this school cares more than any other I have ever seen in this city. My son was pushed through 3 different schools before we found Innovation. The school gave him a second chance and helped him to graduate and for that I am so grateful to the teachers and counselors and administrators that worked so hard to help my son get to college. Thank you Innovation!
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