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What’s Special
Nice selection of courses; students may earn professional certifications
The Downside
School climate could be better
DeWitt Clinton High School offers seven pathways: health professions, engineering & computer science, visual arts, dance, music, and the Macy Honors early college program. It also has a program for students new to the country who are learning English. Students may participate in chorus, sports teams, swimming, band, orchestra, and dance. They take college courses and earn professional certificates to boost job prospects. The school has made academic improvements and is working on creating a safer environment.
Each pathway includes a 3- or 4-year high school course sequence with college credit and certification exams. In 9th and 10th grades, students attend weekly after-school sessions to learn job skills and prepare for internships in their final two years. DeWitt Clinton partners with organizations like Teens for Food Justice, GrowNYC, Code Nation, and Montefiore Medical Group. Students can earn Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications.
Students have made good academic progress in recent years. Teachers use proven methods to improve reading, like breaking down complex sentences, teaching key words, and using charts to help students organize their ideas, according to the school’s yearly plan. Staff meet with each senior and their family to review graduation requirements. Over half of the students graduate with test scores high enough to enroll at City University of New York without extra help, which is better than the city average.
In addition to Advanced Placement (AP) courses, students may earn college credit for select classes taught at the high school through partnerships with Syracuse University and Project Lead the Way, which has a STEM focus.
The school climate could be better. Students and teachers have raised concerns about discipline on the NYC School Survey. Trust between teachers and the principal is low, and students report more bullying than typical in other schools.
Students with disabilities join general education classrooms with their peers and have access to counseling services. New immigrant students receive one year of English instruction in the Newcomer’s Global Community before transitioning to one of the school's specialized programs or majors.
DeWitt Clinton High School, opened in 1930, has Tiffany chandeliers, Depression-era murals, spacious sports fields, and a swimming pool. Notable alumni include designer Ralph Lauren and author James Baldwin. The school shares its building with two small high schools. (Lydie Raschka, web reports, July 2024)
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Advanced Courses
Calculus
Computer Science
Not offered in 2021-21Physics
Advanced Foreign Language
AP/IB Arts, English, History or Social Science
AP/IB Math or Science
Music
College Readiness
Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryClinton School of Health Professions (X10A)
Program Description:
This program offers a four year PLTW course sequence and is part of the AP + PLTW biomedical science pathway. Using same tools found in hospitals and labs, students work in teams and engage in hands-on activities. Courses offered: Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, Biomedical Innovations. Students may graduate with EMT Certification sponsored by Montefiore Hospital which can earn up $60K. Electives: Environmental Sustainability and Culinary arts.
Newcomers' Global Community (X10H)
Program Description:
This program is for students who have been in the country for less than three years and are English Language Learners. The curriculum is designed to develop the students' conversational language and writing skills using ESL strategies. After completing one full year of ELA instruction in the Newcomers'-Global Community, students will transition into one of our Pathway Majors.
Macy Honors Early College Program (X10J)
Program Description:
This early college program offers honors-level core subjects, Advanced Placement classes, Syracuse University courses, Lehman College Now, and PLTW courses in Biomedical Science, Engineering, and Computer Science. Students maintain an 85% avg; scholarships are offered to participate pre-college programs at Ivy League Colleges. Free SAT Prep provided. Students take elective courses in Instrumental, Dance, Visual Arts & Graphic Design, and Vocal.
Clinton School of Engineering & Computer Science (X10K)
Program Description:
This program offers a four-year course sequence and is part of the AP + PLTW Engineering Pathway. Students train as engineers day one via the Vex Robotics platform; engaging in interdisciplinary activities like working with a client to design a home, programming electronic devices/robotic arms, or exploring algae as a biofuel source. Required Courses: Intro to Engineering, Digital Electronics, Principles of Comp Sci, Engineering Design/Robotics Competition. Electives: Civil Engineering, and Aerospace.
Clinton School of Visual Arts (X10L)
Program Description:
This program offers a 4 yr sequence in visual arts & printmaking. Students take Figure Studies and Graphic Design to make clothing apparel. They learn Sculpture/Ceramics and 3-D Digital Printmaking to make commercial art like coffee mugs/ water bottles. They learn painting and graffiti art, designing artwork for people's homes. Finally, they take mural design and comic book art, paying tribute to Alumni's Stan Lee of Marvel Comics and Bob Kane/ Bill Finger who created Batman.
Clinton School of Dance (X10M)
Program Description:
This program offers a 4 yr sequence in the techniques of Hip Hop/Urban Dance Styles, Jazz, and Contemporary. Alongside technique,students learn to perform, choreograph, improvise, and authentic industry skills. Portfolio elements include: school performances, guest artist repertory, choreography/improvisation, oral presentations, and stage production experiences. Students are exposed to careers including professional dancer, educator, teaching artist, choreographer, dance administrator, physical therapy.
Clinton School of Music (X10N)
Program Description:
This program offers a 4 yr sequence in the techniques of vocal, modern band, marching band, and music production. They will progress from beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels over the course of four years. Alongside technique, students learn to become vocalists, instrumentalists, and produce music in a real studio. Portfolio elements include: school/ outside performances, guest artist repertory, and stage production experiences. Students are exposed to careers including a modern or marching band performer, educator, and music producer.
DeWitt Clinton High School D75 Inclusion Program (X10U)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryLanguage Courses
French, Spanish
Advanced Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Physics C: Mechanics, 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]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Physics (College Course [Credited]), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), US History (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])
Boys PSAL teams
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL teams
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
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Contact & Location
Location
100 West Mosholu Parkway South
Bronx
NY
10468
Trains: to Mosholu Parkway; , to Bedford Park Blvd
Buses: Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, Bx38, BxM3, BxM4
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This school shares the DeWitt Clinton Educational Campus with two other high schools
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