DeWitt Clinton High School: admissions and school facts
DeWitt Clinton High School (DBN 10X440) is a New York City public high school in Van Cortlandt Village, the Bronx with 8 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Language criteria, Screened, District 75 inclusive services. Its average SAT is 885 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 94% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 8
- Average SAT
- 885
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 94%
- College and career rate
- 65%
- Students
- 1207
- Applicants per seat
- 0–3
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X10A
Focus: Science & Math
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
59 seats · 85 applicants · 1 per seat
Language criteriaX10H
Focus: Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
32 seats · 19 applicants · 1 per seat
ScreenedX10J
Focus: Science & Math, Computer Science & Technology
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
94 seats · 104 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X10K
Focus: Computer Science & Technology, Engineering
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
59 seats · 156 applicants · 3 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X10L
Focus: Visual Art & Design
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
20 seats · 56 applicants · 3 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X10M
Focus: Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
20 seats · 65 applicants · 3 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X10N
Focus: Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
20 seats · 31 applicants · 2 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesX10U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
0 seats · 0 applicants · under 1 per seat
Who can apply: The Inclusion Program is a partnership between a District 75 school and District 1-32 community school. This program is open to students currently recommended for an Inclusion program. If this is not your child's current IEP recommendation and you are interested in applying, contact their school-based IEP team or specializedprograms@schools.nyc.gov to discuss. Please visit schools.nyc.gov/D75 or schools.nyc.gov/SpecializedPrograms for more information.
About the school
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....
Courses and languages
AP courses (10): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Pre-Calculus, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Paid Internships with Industry Partners after school, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 47%
- English language learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Economic need index
- 87%
- Asian
- 7%
- Black
- 28%
- Hispanic
- 60%
- White
- 2%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 2%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 81%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 65%
- Family and community ties
- 93%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 100 West Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10468
- Neighborhood
- Van Cortlandt Village
- Subway
- 4 to Mosholu Parkway; B, D to Bedford Park Blvd
- Bus
- Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, BxM3, BxM4
- School hours
- 8:15 AM – 2:35 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into DeWitt Clinton High School?
DeWitt Clinton High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Language criteria, Screened, District 75 inclusive services. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is DeWitt Clinton High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 3 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at DeWitt Clinton High School?
The average SAT was 885 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at DeWitt Clinton High School?
94% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 65% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is DeWitt Clinton High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 100 West Mosholu Parkway South, the Bronx. Subway: 4 to Mosholu Parkway; B, D to Bedford Park Blvd. Bus: Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx2, Bx22, Bx25, Bx26, Bx28, Bx3, BxM3, BxM4.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are