INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS

(212)724-2039

www.innovationdp.org

107 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

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.

107

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	67
Black	36
Two or More	2

Hispanic
67 (62.6 %)
Black
36 (33.6 %)
White
2 (1.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
Phone:	(212)724-2039
Website:	http://www.innovationdp.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 35

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 42