- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Dewitt Clinton High School grew from 1,052 students in 2022-23 to 1,152 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 85.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 360008701940 · Bronx, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,212 enr · 15.2:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Dewitt Clinton High School grew from 1,052 students in 2022-23 to 1,152 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 85.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dewitt Clinton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- This school
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- Ps 95 Sheila M 851
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher
851 students
What this shows Dewitt Clinton High School reports 1,212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewitt Clinton High School compares
Dewitt Clinton High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,052 (2022-23) → 1,152 (2023-24), up 100.
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.