The High School for Language and Diplomacy: admissions and school facts
The High School for Language and Diplomacy (DBN 02M399) is a New York City public high school in Gramercy, Manhattan with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 912 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 88% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 912
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 88%
- College and career rate
- 54%
- Students
- 104
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)A11A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
82 seats · 29 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
The High School for Language and Diplomacy (LAD) offers a college-preparatory education. Our college preparatory pathway offers a four-year sequence including Advanced Placement Classes including AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP Environmental Science, AP English Language and AP English Literature, AP Psychology, AP US History, AP US Government and Politics. We offer Mandarin and Spanish as our World Language options. Fostering Lifelong Learners: Preparing students for college and beyond through inquiry, differentiation, and project- based learning that fosters critical thinking and problem solving. Business Management Pathway Program: Our school is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Business, one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city. Our Business Managment pathway program...
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin
AP courses (5): English Language and Composition, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Handball, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: LAD Dance Team, Basketball Club, Workplace Challenge, Debate Club, Film Club, Anime Club, Gaming Club, Fitness Club, Dramatic Arts and Talent Show, Stage Crew, Student Government, Yearbook Commitee, National Honor Society, Student Equity Team, Arts & Media Club, Peer Tutoring Program, Peer Mediators Program, Student Podcast Crew, Senior Council, LADirature Student-Led Publication
Students
- Girls
- 47%
- English language learners
- 36%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Economic need index
- 91%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 15%
- Hispanic
- 64%
- White
- 9%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 2%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 96%
- Rigorous instruction
- 51%
- Supportive environment
- 62%
- Family and community ties
- 86%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 40 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003
- Neighborhood
- Gramercy
- Subway
- N, Q, R, W, L, 4, 5, 6 to 14 St-Union Sq (0.1 mi); L to 3 Av (0.2 mi); 6 to 23 St-Baruch College (0.3 mi)
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 2:40 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The High School for Language and Diplomacy?
The High School for Language and Diplomacy admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is The High School for Language and Diplomacy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at The High School for Language and Diplomacy?
The average SAT was 912 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at The High School for Language and Diplomacy?
88% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 54% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The High School for Language and Diplomacy and how do you get there?
The school is at 40 Irving Place, Manhattan. Subway: N, Q, R, W, L, 4, 5, 6 to 14 St-Union Sq (0.1 mi); L to 3 Av (0.2 mi); 6 to 23 St-Baruch College (0.3 mi).
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are