DeWitt Clinton High School (10X440)

100 West Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10468, Bronx
Phone: 718-543-1000
Hours: 8:15am - 2:35pm
School Website: https://DeWittClintonHS.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X440/
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School Leader: Pierre Orbe (porbe@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Crystal Alvarado (calvarado10@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Joyce Lasky Vo (jlaskyvo@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Patrick Lennon (plennon@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jaylene Lorenzana (jlorenzana3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Deirdre Polow (dpolow@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

DeWitt Clinton High School offers a wide variety of pathways where students choose their program of interest, exposing students to college readiness and vocational job training. There are Seven Pathway Programs that exist within DWC. Pathway programs are 4 year course sequences provide college credit and prepare students for professional certification exams. These exams are taken at the conclusion of their 3rd year in high school. In order to prepare students for true career readiness, each program consists of an after school component designed to prepare students for job training and entry level positions within industry. All Programs offer students the opportunity to obtain onsite paid internships in their 11th and 12th grade years. Students apply to each program in middle school, understanding that each program provides C.C.I. = College Credits. Certification Exams. Internships. DWC Pathways include: Macy Honors, Computer Science, Health Professions & Agriculture, Dance, Visual Art, and Music Production. In addition, Macy Honors Students can select an elective experience in Engineering, Business, Music, and Visual Arts. Students receive chrome books and utilize google classroom. Students graduate with two years of college credits via DWC's offerings of college courses including College Board Advanced Placement (AP), Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), Project Lead the Way (PLTW), and Lehman College Now Courses. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 58%

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Diploma Endorsements Available, FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Pre-Nursing), Language Courses Available, CTE program(s): Computer Science (FRNYC), Advanced Placement Courses Available, FutureReadyNYC: Business & Finance (Business Operations)

Other Features: Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community School, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (Advanced Placement), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Dewitt Clinton
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Bronx Collaborative High School (10X351)
DeWitt Clinton High School (10X440)
World View High School (10X353)
Other Sports
Boxing, Step
Program Details
Macy Honors Early College Program(X10J)
Computer Science & Technology, Science & Math

DWC’s Premier Early College Program offers honors-level core subjects, Advanced Placement Classes, Syracuse University Courses, and Lehman College Now. Students must maintain an 85% average; scholarships are offered to participate in pre-college programs at Ivy League Colleges (i.e Columbia, Brown, Princeton). Free SAT Prep provided. In addition to these advanced courses, students choose from a required elective pathway in the following career areas: PLTW Engineering/ Robotics, Business, Visual Arts, and Music (Band/Guitar/Vocal). During students’ junior year, they can apply for our Advanced Nursing Program to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Paid Internships are available in the 11th and 12th grade based on academic performance and attendance. Prestigious alumni include Stan Lee, James Baldwin, Ralph Lauren, Neil Simon, Nate Archibald, Dolph Shayes, and many more.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:104 / 94 (1.11)112 / 94 (1.19)
SWD applicants/seats:14 / 25 (0.56)9 / 25 (0.36)
Rank Avg: 5.47
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
1,219
1,140
1,045
    Grade 12 Students
271
203
154
    Grade 11 Students
275
276
229
    Grade 10 Students
329
302
310
    Grade 9 Students
344
359
352
Avg. Class Size
22.6
23.4
23.0
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.5
14.4
13.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
46 / 0 / 33
85 / 77 / 41
48 / 132 / 38
Attendance %
91%
90%
Graduation %
93%
94%
College %
62%
63%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,901 (586) / 385
492
2,433 (586) / 391
469
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 61% responded
Academic Rigor 
  75.50%
Academic Engagement 
  67.36%
Safety 
  71.63%
Bully Prevention 
  62.25%
Inclusivity 
  81.00%
Mental Support 
  72.50%
Environment 
  69.71%
Post-School Support 
  78.80%
Teacher Responses 44% responded
Academic Rigor 
  85.50%
School Satisfaction 
  85.50%
Student Behavior 
  60.11%
Student Support 
  86.93%
School Leadership 
  87.20%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.40%
Instructional Development 
  82.11%
Post-School Support 
  91.33%
Family Responses 60% responded
Education 
  94.13%
Teacher Support 
  92.83%
Safety 
  93.00%
School Community 
  71.63%
School Leadership 
  93.50%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  93.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  94.10%
CC Regents
  64
Non-CC Regents
  61
Impact Score
  0.62
Performance Score
  0.55
College Aptitude
CCR
  60.10%
SAT Math
  438
SAT R/W
  456
Postsecondary
2-Year College 21.00%
4-Year College 43.70%
Other Postsecondary 1.10%
Unknown 34.20%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 52.70%
Female 47.30%
English Language Learners:
  9.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  21.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  89.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.80%
Black 26.10%
Hispanic 61.10%
White 2.90%
Other 3.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 20.30%
Hispanic 30.40%
White 39.20%
Other 10.10%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  21.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  12.40%
Students with SC
  3.90%
Has all programs
  92.00%
Has some programs
  8.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  51
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  51
4-Year Grad. Rate
  82.2
IEP Movement
Good
IEP Support 
  93.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services169 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS7 (78%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class58 (97%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (96%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (4%)
Hearing Education Services6 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)11 (100%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy89 (89%)N/A (N/A)11 (11%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School32 (84%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned6 (16%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  54
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  54
4-Year Grad. Rate
  97.4
ELL Progress
  69
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