Serving 1,152 students in grades 9-12, Dewitt Clinton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Dewitt Clinton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewitt Clinton High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dewitt Clinton High School is ranked #727 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 91%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dewitt Clinton High School?
1,152 students attend Dewitt Clinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dewitt Clinton High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewitt Clinton High School?
Dewitt Clinton High School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewitt Clinton High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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