High School for Language and Diplomacy

High School for Language and Diplomacy (02M399) is a public school in District 2, East Village, Manhattan, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 104 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: East Village
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

High School for Language and Diplomacy
40 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
Manhattan, East Village

School Quality

The one thing to remember

4-year graduation rate (2025) is 77%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide — English learners rose from 15% in 2023–24 to 36% in 2025–26.

What the numbers say

  • Regents diploma rate (2025) is 74%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (26%) to compare results.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 26% answered

of parents trust the principal:
90%
trust their child's teachers:
90%
satisfied with the education overall:
89%

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

77%

English Regents pass rate

74%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

67%

Geometry Regents pass rate

32%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

15%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

36%

Global History Regents pass rate

46%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

59%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

13%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

16%

High School for Language and Diplomacy vs International High School at Union Square

MeasureHigh School for Language and DiplomacyInternational High School at Union Square
Enrollment (2025–26)104309
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.311.7
Family satisfaction (2026)89%93%
Principal trust (2026)90%94%
Teacher trust (2026)90%95%
Leadership (2026)92%96%
4-year graduation rate (2025)77%86%
Regents diploma rate (2025)74%79%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

High School for Language and Diplomacy has lower 4-year graduation rate (2025) than International High School at Union Square (77% vs 86%).

Student body

Enrollment

104 students

9–12 · down 107 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

6.3

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

36%

was 35% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

82% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

13%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 8% White, 61% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 20% Black, 1% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
92%
Outreach
93%
Facilities
85%
Parent involvement
86%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

40 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: Life Skills & Enrichment
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, International School
  • Location: East Village, Manhattan
  • Address: 40 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA