Is Innovation Diploma Plus a good school?

Innovation Diploma Plus ranks in the bottom 2.5% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Innovation Diploma Plus?

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Innovation Diploma Plus.

What is the racial makeup of Innovation Diploma Plus?

Students at Innovation Diploma Plus are 63% Hispanic, 34% African American, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

Innovation Diploma Plus

Summary:

Innovation Diploma Plus is a public high school located in New York City's District #3, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 107 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Innovation Diploma Plus over the past decade, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that it is performing significantly below the state average on various academic metrics.

The school's academic performance is a major concern, with consistently lower proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams compared to the district and state averages, a lower four-year graduation rate, and a higher dropout rate. Additionally, Innovation Diploma Plus serves a student population that is predominantly from low-income backgrounds, with a higher proportion of Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, all of whom perform below the district and state averages.

While the school has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, it has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a contributing factor to its overall academic underperformance. Interestingly, nearby schools in District #3, such as High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice, High School Of Arts And Technology, and Manhattan/Hunter Science High School, generally outperform Innovation Diploma Plus on academic metrics, graduation rates, and other key indicators, suggesting that addressing the school's performance gaps could be a key focus area for improvement.

Detail:

Public 10-12

145 W 84th St
New York, NY 10024

(212) 724-2039

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
1211^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,121

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.6%

African American:

33.6%

White:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Innovation Diploma Plus ranks worse than 97.5% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 13^th among 14 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Innovation Diploma Plus who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.6%), African American (33.6%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovation Diploma Plus is 7.7, which is the 3^rd best among 14 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)

Compare Innovation Diploma Plus employs 13.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovation Diploma Plus is $28,121, which is the 3^rd highest among 14 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Innovation Diploma Plus:

SchoolDigger ranks Innovation Diploma Plus 1211^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Innovation Diploma Plus in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 494^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Innovation Diploma Plus

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Rank History for all students at Innovation Diploma Plus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2011	16.15	1022^nd	1165	12.3%
2012	5.71	1136^th	1198	5.2%
2013	7.73	1110^th	1217	8.8%
2014	22.24	946^th	1237	23.5%
2015	31.07	870^th	1255	30.7%
2016	24.00	986^th	1255	21.4%
2017	7.60	1142^nd	1221	6.5%
2018	18.25	967^th	1210	20.1%
2019	7.05	1124^th	1207	6.9%
2022	12.29	1044^th	1190	12.3%
2023	2.90	1207^th	1228	1.7%
2024	4.93	1211^th	1242	2.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Innovation Diploma Plus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.09	465^th	565	17.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Innovation Diploma Plus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.72	685^th	1095	37.4%
2019	13.39	1070^th	1132	5.5%
2023	7.99	1119^th	1130	1.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Innovation Diploma Plus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.65	892^nd	1154	22.7%
2019	7.06	1113^th	1179	5.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Innovation Diploma Plus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	61.93	145^th	498	70.9%
2023	16.56	500^th	531	5.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Innovation Diploma Plus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.58	958^th	1176	18.5%
2019	7.25	1120^th	1193	6.1%
2023	2.33	1188^th	1197	0.8%
2024	7.80	1165^th	1219	4.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Innovation Diploma Plus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.02	952^nd	1176	19.0%
2019	8.91	1085^th	1190	8.8%
2023	5.15	1154^th	1191	3.1%
2024	5.41	1178^th	1211	2.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Innovation Diploma Plus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.99	593^rd	791	25.0%
2019	10.13	756^th	815	7.2%
2023	4.11	845^th	851	0.7%
2024	10.15	820^th	865	5.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Innovation Diploma Plus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	3	45	3	73	0	n/a	n/a	124
2011	5	78	4	146	0	0	0	233
2012	3	65	1	31	0	93	0	193
2013	1	58	2	102	0	33	0	196
2014	1	41	18	120	0	0	0	180
2015	4	51	6	127	1	0	0	189
2016	5	59	1	105	3	0	0	173
2017	0	55	1	90	3	0	0	149
2018	3	69	2	111	0	0	0	185
2019	3	62	2	104	0	0	0	171
2020	3	50	1	116	0	0	0	170
2021	2	47	1	90	0	1	0	141
2022	3	25	1	65	1	1	0	96
2023	2	36	0	67	0	0	2	107

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Innovation Diploma Plus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	124	8.7	14.1	n/a
2011	233	13.0	17.9	51.5
2012	193	14.0	13.7	61.7
2013	196	15.0	13.0	61.7
2014	180	12.0	14.9	75.6
2015	189	13.0	14.5	73
2016	173	12.0	14.4	66.5
2017	149	12.9	11.5	75.8
2018	185	13.0	14.2	81.1
2019	171	15.0	11.4	80.7
2020	170	16.1	10.5	87.1
2021	141	n/a	n/a	85.8
2022	96	16.1	5.9	89.6
2023	107	13.8	7.7	89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Innovation Diploma Plus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	124	8.7	14.1	n/a
2011	233	13.0	17.9	51.5
2012	193	14.0	13.7	61.7
2013	196	15.0	13.0	61.7
2014	180	12.0	14.9	75.6
2015	189	13.0	14.5	73
2016	173	12.0	14.4	66.5
2017	149	12.9	11.5	75.8
2018	185	13.0	14.2	81.1
2019	171	15.0	11.4	80.7
2020	170	16.1	10.5	87.1
2021	141	n/a	n/a	85.8
2022	96	16.1	5.9	89.6
2023	107	13.8	7.7	89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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