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Dewitt Clinton High School

Public | 9-12 | 4195 students

 

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Posted June 15, 2012

this school is a very good with challenging in academics and every aspect of it.i wish to complete there.


Posted January 26, 2012

Dewitt Clinton high school is one of the worst schools in the bronx.The school has tried to have control over its students I personally feel they have lost control.I had a daughter graduate in2010 n it was some what ok the school.Now I have my second daughter in the school and she hates it she is trying to attend n focus on her education bit the students ,well alot of the students I think mostly go to have a hang out stop n a place to start trouble.Rite now I have a problem with trying to find another school my child is tired od being surrounded by bullies n fights every day.Its a sad thing there are great teachers n its a great envirorment but the children mess up all the hard work put into that school goals.I just feel very disappointed.To know the history how fabulius it was,and to see now its not such a safe school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2011

This school has a great amount of advance, challenging academic programs. All the teachers are there to help; as well as the counselors. The MACY Honor Program is the best in the ares. There are really really really bad students but there are also geniuses. The only bad thing it the over crowding, but overall I love this school and hope to finish there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 15, 2010

i like this school,it's a very nice school to be.MY aim is to finish in this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 19, 2010

I love this school the teachers are wonderful and gives me good advise basa on my childs furture
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2009

luv the school is my 3rd yr there and i am already getting ready 4 collage w.e i need help on i no that their is always some1 i can go 2 my teachers are great they care abut whats going on there is always something 2 keep us busy clubs teams they always have open activity i wouldn't have picked any other school d.w.c has given mi great opportunities
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 1, 2009

Dewitt clinton high school is a good school, the best program of this high school is the macy honors program. My two daughter graducated there and some of the young student in my church and all of them have gone to college and are now graduating. Macy honors is the program
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Tons of clubs, lots of spirit, eveybody's involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

The step team is awesome!!! I love the school. There's always some activity going on. It rarely gets boring unless you make it boring. I'm always looking forward to another day of school... Majority of the teachers are cool and are willing to help you most of the time. I Love Clinton!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The majority of the students are great and want to learn. The faculty and students cooperate with one another.We have a excellent staff and curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 18, 2009

Listen this school is good at certain degrees but over all it incredibly horrible.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 5, 2009

My daughter went to this school, the Einstein program but this program is not what it used to be. Some of the teachers were inept and unfit to teach. Some were really good, however the student quality caused some stuff to get lost. If there is no classroom management, instruction is difficult to come across I transferred my daughter to another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2009

I dont think this school is bad at all. My son is in the ROTC program and he is having the best experience of his life. His grades are great and he even loves to do community service. I think that if a child wants to get ahead in life he could overcome any negative enviornment, every school has their good and bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2009

excelente school for learning
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 2, 2008

As a parent I dislike this school very much! after 2 years of frustration, I finally got to transfer my daughter to a better school. Teachers and staff could care less about the students and their learning, Im glad my daughter got out on time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2008

I am a graduate of this school and I personally hated this school. There was lack of diversity and the measurements this school took for the sake of safety was imprisoning. Unless you are admitted into the Macy Program, more specifically Einstein, I wouldn't even recommend consider going here. I am a college student now at Binghamton and let me tell you, my high school experience was the worst.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 2, 2007

DeWitt Clinton High School is a good school it might have a bad reputation but it really isnt bad theres a lot of academic programs there are a whole lot of sports and extracurricular activities i know because i am a student attending Clinton.You feel very safe when you in school.I really recommend this school to other sudents.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 20, 2007

This scholol is excellent. The teachers are very commited to their jobs which is helping the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2007

This School Has many Extracurricular activities and its a very good school i really recommend this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 8, 2006

Well as a former student at DeWitt Clinton High School. I graduated with my regents diploma. The teachers here really do care about their students and the security guards there too. This school is a very nice environment to be in. Its like being home because you feel safe and cared about. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by Estrella Schelmetty, a former student


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

341 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

380 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

613 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

1353 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

510 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

1219 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

889 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

979 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

434 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

925 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students20%
Students with disabilities14%
General population20%

English

All Students60%
Students with disabilities32%
General population63%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students56%
Students with disabilities45%
General population57%

Global History and Geography

All Students50%
Students with disabilities12%
General population56%

Integrated Algebra

All Students60%
Students with disabilities18%
General population66%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students60%
Students with disabilities25%
General population64%

Physics

All Students47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population47%

Spanish

All Students97%
Students with disabilities100%
General population97%

U.S. History and Government

All Students62%
Students with disabilities22%
General population66%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "C" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 62% 22%
Black 29% 19%
Asian 7% 8%
White 2% 49%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 181%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 220%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 59%N/A76%
Female 64%N/A79%
Male 52%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 86%N/A81%
Black or African American 62%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 55%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 61%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 53%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 40%N/A56%
General-Education students 62%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 54%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 11%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Geraldine Ambrosio

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
Phone: (718) 543-1000

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