DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL

www.dwchs.net

1,052 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

DeWitt Clinton High School, located in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx, is one of New York City’s most historic and iconic public secondary schools. Established in 1897, the school has a long-standing reputation for academic tradition and has produced a long list of distinguished alumni, including Nobel laureates, influential politicians, and prominent figures in the arts and sciences. The school operates out of a sprawling, landmarked collegiate gothic building that serves as a physical testament to its deep roots in the city’s educational history.

Today, DeWitt Clinton functions as a large, comprehensive high school that offers a diverse array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic teams. The school provides students with various pathways to success, including specialized honors classes, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and extensive support services aimed at college and career readiness. By balancing its rich historical legacy with a modern focus on student development, the school remains a cornerstone of the Bronx community, striving to provide a robust educational experience for a wide-ranging student body.

1,052

Total Students

80.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	600
Black	287
Asian	78
Two or More	35
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
600 (57.1 %)
Black
287 (27.3 %)
Asian
78 (7.4 %)
Two or More
35 (3.3 %)
White
24 (2.3 %)
American Indian
15 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.1 %)

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 #10
Phone:	(718)543-1000
Website:	http://www.dwchs.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,052
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,056
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 352

Grade 10 317

Grade 11 227

Grade 12 155

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	352
Grade 10	317
Grade 11	227
Grade 12	155
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DEWITT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	492	46.8%
Male	559	53.1%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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