Enrollment
1,212
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Dewitt Clinton High School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt Clinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008701940
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt Clinton High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #107 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt Clinton High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Clinton High School ranks #107 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008701940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dewitt Clinton High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dewitt Clinton High School
Dewitt Clinton High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 1,212 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,212 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #200, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Dewitt Clinton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dewitt Clinton High School compares
Dewitt Clinton High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,212 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,212
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
African American 26.2%
Asian 5.9%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Dewitt Clinton High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Dewitt Clinton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 95 Sheila Mencher | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt Clinton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,212 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dewitt Clinton High School
How many students attend Dewitt Clinton High School?
Dewitt Clinton High School has 1,212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Clinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Clinton High School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewitt Clinton High School?
85.6% of students at Dewitt Clinton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt Clinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt Clinton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt Clinton High School?
Dewitt Clinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dewitt Clinton High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Clinton High School ranks #107 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Dewitt Clinton High School a good school?
Dewitt Clinton High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Dewitt Clinton High School, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights (1,091 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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