INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS

INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 185 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS (IDP) is a unique, small public high school located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side that operates as a transfer school within the New York City Department of Education. Specifically designed to support students who have previously struggled in traditional educational settings or who have fallen behind in credit accumulation, the school provides a personalized, flexible environment. By focusing on a "diploma plus" philosophy, the institution aims not just to help students earn their high school credits, but to ensure they are adequately prepared for the transition to college or the workforce.

The school emphasizes a close-knit, supportive community where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. Their curriculum integrates academic rigor with social-emotional support, recognizing that student success is often tied to individual growth and tailored instruction. By leveraging its location and resources, INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS strives to re-engage students who may have disengaged from the traditional school system, offering them a second chance to succeed through a blend of academic mentorship and career-readiness initiatives.

For more information, contact INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS at (212) 724-2039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.