DeWitt Clinton High School (10X440) 
100 West Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10468, Bronx
Phone: 718-543-1000
Hours: 08:15am - 02:35pm
School Website: https://DeWittClintonHS.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/10X440/
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School Leader: Pierre Orbe (porbe@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Crystal Alvarado (calvarado10@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Joyce Lasky Vo (jlaskyvo@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Patrick Lennon (plennon@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jaylene Lorenzana (jlorenzana3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Deirdre Polow (dpolow@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
DeWitt Clinton High School offers a wide variety of pathways where students choose their program of interest, exposing students to college readiness and vocational job training. There are Seven Pathway Programs that exist within DWC. Pathway programs are 4 year course sequences provide college credit and prepare students for professional certification exams. These exams are taken at the conclusion of their 3rd year in high school. In order to prepare students for true career readiness, each program consists of an after school component designed to prepare students for job training and entry level positions within industry. All Programs offer students the opportunity to obtain onsite paid internships in their 11th and 12th grade years. Students apply to each program in middle school, understanding that each program provides C.C.I. = College Credits. Certification Exams. Internships. DWC Pathways include: Macy Honors, Computer Science, Health Professions & Agriculture, Dance, Visual Art, and Music Production. In addition, Macy Honors Students can select an elective experience in Engineering, Business, Music, and Visual Arts. Students receive chrome books and utilize google classroom. Students graduate with two years of college credits via DWC's offerings of college courses including College Board Advanced Placement (AP), Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), Project Lead the Way (PLTW), and Lehman College Now Courses.
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Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 58%
Academic Highlights: Language Courses Available, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer) AND Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine), Diploma Endorsements Available, AP Courses Available
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 2 GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Science & Math
DWCâÂÂs 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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
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.
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Computer Science & Technology, Science & Math
DWCâÂÂs 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 studentsâ 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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Computer Science & Technology, Engineering
DWCâÂÂs new 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
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Visual Art & Design
This program offers a choice of 4 year course sequences in visual arts & commercial art.ÃÂ 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.ÃÂ Student Interns work after school to produce clothing designs and sell apparel in the student store.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
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.ÃÂ Students perform for whole school events four times per year that include: The Thanksgiving Festival, Christmas Show, International Day, and The Dance Showcase.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
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.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program
- (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Applicant Analysis
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
| GE applicants/seats: | 0 / 0 (0.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
| SWD applicants/seats: | 1 / 1 (1.00) | 0 / 0 (0.00) |
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| Waitlist |
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 43.70%
Other Postsecondary 1.10%
Unknown 34.20%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 47.30%
Black 26.00%
Hispanic 58.70%
White 2.70%
Other 3.50%
Hispanic 30.40%
White 39.20%
Other 10.10%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 128 (92%) | 11 (8%) | 0 (0%) |
| SETSS | 14 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 46 (90%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 100 (93%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (7%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | <=5 (63%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (38%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (50%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (50%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (95%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (5%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) |
| Vision Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 35 (85%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 6 (15%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
