DeWitt Clinton High School is a public high school located since 1929 in the Bronx, New York. Opened in 1897 in Lower Manhattan as an all-boys school, it maintained that status for 86 years. In 1983, it became co-ed.
Serving 1,212 students in grades 9-12, Dewitt Clinton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Dewitt Clinton High School serves a large attendance area in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 13.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 33.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dewitt Clinton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dewitt Clinton High School's student population of 1,212 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1897
School Calendar
School Motto
Making DWC the High School of choice for all families in the Bronx
School Rankings
Dewitt Clinton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewitt Clinton High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
61%
31%
Black
26%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Governors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewitt Clinton High School's ranking?
Dewitt Clinton High School is ranked #1687 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dewitt Clinton High School often compared to?
Dewitt Clinton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like World View High School, Careers In Sports High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dewitt Clinton High School?
The graduation rate of Dewitt Clinton High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dewitt Clinton High School?
1,212 students attend Dewitt Clinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dewitt Clinton High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewitt Clinton High School?
Dewitt Clinton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dewitt Clinton High School offer ?
Dewitt Clinton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dewitt Clinton High School part of?
Dewitt Clinton High School is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is Dewitt Clinton High School located?
Dewitt Clinton High School is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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