P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School serves 279 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School's student population of 279 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School is 0.62, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School?
279 students attend P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% 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 P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School?
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School offer ?
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School part of?
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School located?
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School is located in the Westchester Square neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Westchester Square.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The support given to us by the two assistant principals has really added to our ability to understand and teach our students. Their guidance and patience is greatly appreciated.
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