Dewitt Clinton High School

Summary:

Dewitt Clinton High School is a public high school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,052 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #10, which is ranked 715 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dewitt Clinton High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York high schools, with a ranking between 768-1112 out of 1200+ schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on Regents/Common Core exams is generally below the New York City District #10 and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 5-75% across different subject areas. The school has had 4-year graduation rates between 84-96% in recent years, which is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rates have been higher, ranging from 2-10% in the past few years. Additionally, Dewitt Clinton High School has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 33-46% in recent years, which is significantly above the state average.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as the High School of American Studies at Lehman College and Bronx High School of Science, Dewitt Clinton High School's performance is significantly lower. These schools have much higher proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams, higher graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. The high rates of poverty, chronic absenteeism, and lower academic performance at Dewitt Clinton High School suggest that the school faces significant challenges in supporting its diverse student population, which is predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
       Bronx, NY  10468


(718) 543-1000

District: New York City Geographic District #10

SchoolDigger Rank:
768th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,972 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  1,052

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.0%
African American:
27.3%
Asian:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.2% Help


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Compare Details Dewitt Clinton High School ranks worse than 61.8% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 7th among 28 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #10. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dewitt Clinton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57%), African American (27.3%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dewitt Clinton High School is 13. 20 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dewitt Clinton High School is $17,972. 21 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dewitt Clinton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dewitt Clinton High School 768th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Dewitt Clinton High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #10:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #10 715th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dewitt Clinton High School

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Rank History for all students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 31.10 725th 935 22.5%
2006 23.59 786th 986 20.3%
2007 30.43 772nd 1002 23.0%
2008 28.07 793rd 1027 22.8%
2009 22.28 870th 1086 19.9%
2010 30.37 820th 1117 26.6%
2011 19.99 964th 1165 17.3%
2012 16.36 992nd 1198 17.2%
2013 17.47 974th 1217 20.0%
2014 12.70 1068th 1237 13.7%
2015 13.78 1112th 1255 11.4%
2016 18.07 1095th 1255 12.7%
2017 15.47 995th 1221 18.5%
2018 14.48 1018th 1210 15.9%
2019 13.04 1040th 1207 13.8%
2022 25.95 857th 1190 28.0%
2023 34.59 791st 1228 35.6%
2024 38.48 768th 1242 38.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.34 202nd 306 34.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.96 333rd 546 39.0%
2019 23.03 488th 565 13.6%
2022 40.50 276th 481 42.6%
2023 42.58 315th 583 46.0%
2024 41.74 353rd 637 44.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.30 992nd 1095 9.4%
2019 18.48 990th 1132 12.5%
2022 25.24 813th 1038 21.7%
2023 35.76 706th 1130 37.5%
2024 40.55 631st 1144 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.48 1002nd 1154 13.2%
2019 14.90 1008th 1179 14.5%
2022 29.12 797th 1101 27.6%
2023 38.21 717th 1155 37.9%
2024 41.95 680th 1170 41.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.86 396th 498 20.5%
2019 29.88 372nd 493 24.5%
2022 50.01 150th 389 61.4%
2023 63.68 100th 531 81.2%
2024 68.62 84th 564 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.29 1015th 1176 13.7%
2019 14.02 1031st 1193 13.6%
2022 29.29 815th 1155 29.4%
2023 35.74 779th 1197 34.9%
2024 39.62 749th 1219 38.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.31 1013th 1176 13.9%
2019 12.99 1031st 1190 13.4%
2022 21.42 878th 1154 23.9%
2023 34.10 782nd 1191 34.3%
2024 39.43 743rd 1211 38.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.23 339th 426 20.4%
2019 14.93 408th 447 8.7%
2022 34.21 281st 386 27.2%
2023 50.13 234th 424 44.8%
2024 47.70 246th 426 42.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.53 391st 679 42.4%
2019 29.58 506th 686 26.2%
2022 44.97 294th 593 50.4%
2023 53.85 249th 671 62.9%
2024 60.12 220th 690 68.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.64 724th 791 8.5%
2019 15.74 704th 815 13.6%
2022 30.61 510th 760 32.9%
2023 41.98 455th 851 46.5%
2024 46.09 419th 865 51.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 54.51 12th 28 57.1%
2024 58.56 13th 41 68.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dewitt Clinton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.88 747th 765 2.4%
2019 13.31 736th 793 7.2%
2023 28.60 610th 776 21.4%
2024 44.19 471st 781 39.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, November 29, 2019

Open Quote I was a graduate of 2019 and I think this school did way better than it did back when I started in 2015-16 school year plus the graduation rate is the highest it’s been being at 78 for the class of 2019 plus the number of incidents at the school was lower than it was when I started there Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Open Quote All teachers and staffs are very devoted about their duty, and always ready to help students and also encourge to student to study for higher education. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, October 4, 2010

Open Quote I am currently a senior at Dewitt Clinton High School and I can honestly say that this has been the best experience I had. The teachers are great and are always available to help the students. I love the fact that Clinton is a big school because more programs and sports are available for the students. The Macy Program is wonderful and the people involved with it made it possible for me to get the most out of my education. I would not change anything about Clinton. Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Open Quote I attended Dewitt Clinton high school indeed there has been problems in the school in the last few years prior to 2006 and post, but it was all due to the closure of many small high school. before this clinton was rated the 2nd best school in the bronx 2nd only to bronx science, there was standarized exams to be admited which was ommited .after the closure of these school the just place as much stodents as they could over crawded, no more standardrized exams just what ever they can fix the proffesors care about the students they are great and do their job. what failed was the sistem they over crowded the classroom, ignore proffessors exams and introduced to the school heavy involved gangmenbers which practically destroyed the school am from class 2006 and i attand cornell university and all i have today is thanks to them Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dewitt Clinton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 36 2087 93 2471 7 n/a n/a 0 4694
1990 64 1657 123 77 4 n/a n/a 2000 3925
1991 48 1459 110 1801 3 n/a n/a 0 3421
1992 42 1410 140 1734 5 n/a n/a 0 3331
1993 36 1382 173 1864 5 n/a n/a 0 3460
1994 45 1386 183 2076 5 n/a n/a 0 3695
1995 68 1346 211 2174 17 n/a n/a 0 3816
1996 68 1346 211 2174 17 n/a n/a 0 3816
1997 88 1462 221 2295 18 n/a n/a 0 4084
1998 104 1531 242 2444 16 n/a n/a 0 4337
1999 96 1524 246 2430 15 n/a n/a 0 4311
2000 109 1483 211 2383 12 n/a n/a 0 4198
2001 119 1282 212 2241 10 n/a n/a 0 3864
2002 173 1191 224 2246 7 n/a n/a 0 3841
2003 173 1191 224 2246 7 n/a n/a 0 3841
2004 180 1309 260 2590 11 n/a n/a 0 4350
2005 162 1309 254 2895 12 n/a n/a 0 4632
2006 152 1177 259 2933 12 n/a n/a 0 4533
2007 124 1136 246 2937 22 n/a n/a 0 4465
2008 108 1113 242 2912 23 n/a n/a 0 4398
2009 105 1145 264 2847 30 n/a n/a 0 4391
2010 288 1232 266 2820 37 n/a n/a 0 4643
2011 94 1274 292 2726 31 0 0 0 4417
2012 88 1295 273 2500 33 4 2 0 4195
2013 83 1117 252 2108 24 10 7 0 3601
2014 70 877 210 1541 15 0 10 0 2723
2015 72 677 183 1169 21 0 16 0 2138
2016 60 521 156 887 22 0 20 0 1666
2017 50 459 114 738 14 14 17 0 1406
2018 46 403 118 624 11 13 13 0 1228
2019 36 353 109 578 14 9 13 0 1112
2020 34 305 93 524 15 12 14 0 997
2021 26 292 95 511 17 11 12 0 964
2022 27 297 91 565 19 14 13 0 1026
2023 24 287 78 600 15 12 35 1 1052

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dewitt Clinton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 4694 255.7 18.3 n/a
1990 3925 231.6 16.9 n/a
1991 3421 173.3 19.7 n/a
1992 3331 190.6 17.4 n/a
1993 3460 194.0 17.8 n/a
1994 3695 207.2 17.8 n/a
1995 3816 196.9 19.4 n/a
1996 3816 196.9 19.4 n/a
1997 4084 216.1 18.9 79
1998 4337 233.5 18.6 82.8
1999 4311 245.2 17.6 69.8
2000 4198 215.4 19.5 79.8
2001 3864 199.1 19.4 92.8
2002 3841 n/a n/a n/a
2003 3841 n/a n/a n/a
2004 4350 n/a n/a n/a
2005 4632 n/a n/a 0
2006 4533 282.0 16.1 71.9
2007 4465 253.6 17.6 76.2
2008 4398 258.6 17.0 79.1
2009 4391 246.1 17.8 80.7
2010 4643 244.0 19.0 n/a
2011 4417 230.0 19.2 80.6
2012 4195 221.0 18.9 73.7
2013 3601 206.9 17.4 10.3
2014 2723 147.2 18.4 75.2
2015 2138 126.0 16.9 76.4
2016 1666 105.0 15.8 78.4
2017 1406 85.4 16.4 80.2
2018 1228 87.8 13.9 88.7
2019 1112 76.0 14.6 78.9
2020 997 88.4 11.2 85.9
2021 964 85.6 11.2 88.5
2022 1026 84.6 12.1 86.8
2023 1052 80.7 13.0 87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dewitt Clinton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 4694 255.7 18.3 n/a
1990 3925 231.6 16.9 n/a
1991 3421 173.3 19.7 n/a
1992 3331 190.6 17.4 n/a
1993 3460 194.0 17.8 n/a
1994 3695 207.2 17.8 n/a
1995 3816 196.9 19.4 n/a
1996 3816 196.9 19.4 n/a
1997 4084 216.1 18.9 79
1998 4337 233.5 18.6 82.8
1999 4311 245.2 17.6 69.8
2000 4198 215.4 19.5 79.8
2001 3864 199.1 19.4 92.8
2002 3841 n/a n/a n/a
2003 3841 n/a n/a n/a
2004 4350 n/a n/a n/a
2005 4632 n/a n/a 0
2006 4533 282.0 16.1 71.9
2007 4465 253.6 17.6 76.2
2008 4398 258.6 17.0 79.1
2009 4391 246.1 17.8 80.7
2010 4643 244.0 19.0 n/a
2011 4417 230.0 19.2 80.6
2012 4195 221.0 18.9 73.7
2013 3601 206.9 17.4 10.3
2014 2723 147.2 18.4 75.2
2015 2138 126.0 16.9 76.4
2016 1666 105.0 15.8 78.4
2017 1406 85.4 16.4 80.2
2018 1228 87.8 13.9 88.7
2019 1112 76.0 14.6 78.9
2020 997 88.4 11.2 85.9
2021 964 85.6 11.2 88.5
2022 1026 84.6 12.1 86.8
2023 1052 80.7 13.0 87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201596.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dewitt Clinton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,500 (8.8%) $15,457 (91.2%) $16,956
2020 $1,433 (8.4%) $15,719 (91.6%) $17,152
2021 $1,812 (9.8%) $16,602 (90.2%) $18,413
2022 $2,547 (14.4%) $15,193 (85.6%) $17,740
2023 $2,082 (11.6%) $15,891 (88.4%) $17,972

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dewitt Clinton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1040th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 791st of 1228 High schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Dewitt Clinton High School)40.963.7
 22.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #10)57.452.1
 5.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Dewitt Clinton High School)25.518.4
 7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #10)67.262.2
 5%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Dewitt Clinton High School)77.351.6
 25.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #10)69.151.9
 17.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Dewitt Clinton High School)65.771.1
 5.4%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)76.168
 8.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Dewitt Clinton High School)34.521.6
 12.9%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York City Geographic District #10)55.742.6
 13.1%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Dewitt Clinton High School)21.244.2
 23%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #10)38.433.8
 4.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Dewitt Clinton High School)69.166.8
 2.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #10)74.367.2
 7.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Dewitt Clinton High School)44.654.1
 9.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #10)6149.9
 11.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Dewitt Clinton High School)47.85.9
 42%
   End of Course Physics (New York City Geographic District #10)84.279.4
 4.8%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Dewitt Clinton High School)41.770.7
 29%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #10)67.672.1
 4.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11121052
 5.4%
African American353287
 18.7%
American Indian1415
 7.1%
Asian10978
 28.4%
Hispanic578600
 3.8%
Pacific Islander912
 33.3%
White3624
 33.3%
Two or More Races1335
 169.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.9%87.2%
 8.3%


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Students at Dewitt Clinton High School are 57% Hispanic, 27% African American, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Dewitt Clinton High School ranks 768th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,052 students attended Dewitt Clinton High School.


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