DeWitt Clinton High School
Grades: 9-12Our Insights
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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Programs & Admissions
From the 2024 High School DirectoryClinton School of Health Professions (X10A)
Program Description:
DWCs Health Professions program offers a true CCI Experience; C.C.I. = College Credits. Certification Exams. Internships. Students take a 4 year PLTW course sequence , which offer students performance based College Credits. In addition, students prepare to earn Health Certifications: CPR, First Responder, Phlebotomy, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Nursing Assistant and (CNA). These certifications can earn jobs with annual salaries of $37,369- $48,650. For students who excel academically in 9th and 10th grade, will earn the chance to take Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) courses in 11th and 12th grade, this will prepare students to pass the NCLEX-PN exam to become an LPN and earn an entry level salary of $60,928. Students can also experience the Health Pathway through our agriculture program that teaches students to grow food in our own Hydroponics Lab. This program offers students various entry points to pursue their Health Profession dreams.
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:
DWCs 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.
Clinton School of Engineering & Computer Science (X10K)
Program Description:
DWC's Flagship program is a NY State CTE Certified Program in Computer Science. This program teaches students to develop websites and write apps via a four-year course sequence that provides college credits from PLTW and Syracuse. Students prepare for two professional, in demand, certifications in HTML/ CSS and Python coding languages, which develop skills that can earn a starting salary of $75,000 right out of high school. Students also have the opportunity to engage with professionals in industry through after-school activities with Code Nation, Grant Associates, and Concorde Education
Clinton School of Visual Arts (X10L)
Program Description:
This program offers a choice of 4 year course sequences in visual arts & commercial art. Students will learn to draw and design digital art for apparel design and graphic design. Students earn industry certifications in Precision Exams Commercial Art and Adobe Premier. The four-year course sequence begins with digital art, printmaking, and graffiti art and culminates with the Syracuse Animation Course.Student Interns work after school to produce clothing designs and sell apparel in the student store.
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. Students work with Industry Partners that include: Alvin Ailey, Ballet Hispanico, and The Cunningham Trust.Students perform for whole school events four times per year that include: The Thanksgiving Festival, Christmas Show, International Day, and The Dance Showcase.
Clinton School of Music (X10N)
Program Description:
This program offers a 4 yr sequence in the techniques of music production. They will progress from beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels over the course of four years. Students will learn to produce music for recording artists in our professional studio. In addition, students will learn to design and run audio for performances and podcasts. In their junior year, students will take their industry Audio Technician certification exam that will help them achieve a starting salary in the range of $42,000 a year.
75X168 D75 Inclusion Program at DeWitt Clinton High School (X10U)
Offerings
From the 2024 High School DirectoryAdvanced 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 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
Buses: Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, BxM3, BxM4
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This school shares the DeWitt Clinton Educational Campus with two other high schools
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