The Clinton School: admissions and school facts
The Clinton School (DBN 02M260) is a New York City public high school in Chelsea-Union Sq, Manhattan with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Screened, District 75 inclusive services. Its average SAT is 1250 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 99% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 1250
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 99%
- College and career rate
- 84%
- Students
- 847
- Applicants per seat
- 0–10
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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.
ScreenedM64A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
105 seats · 1090 applicants · 10 per seat
District 75 inclusive servicesM64U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
0 seats · 1 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
The Clinton School is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Diploma Programme (DP), a globally recognized college prep program. We encourage our students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners. We support the development of balanced, well-rounded global citizens. In every grade, we have a commitment to ensuring a diverse group of learners is prepared for the IB and college. We designed our upper grades program as an "International Baccalaureate for ALL" model, with students completing NYS Regents requirements by the end of 10th grade and participating in all IB courses in 11th and 12th grade. We are also a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme (grades 9-10).
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball
Clubs: Intramural Sports, Public Forum Debate Club, Community Service Club, The Social Justice Club, The Green Initiative Club, Love Will Save This Place Club, Yearbook Club, Clinton Soup, Clinton TV, Student Council, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), The Clinton School Post, Pre-Med Club, Kpop Dance Crew (KPDC), Model United Nations, The Clinton Theatre Company, Film Club, Courageous Conversations, The Clinton Band, Students of Color Matter, Art History Club, Japanese Media Club, Jewelry Making Club, Study Club, Peer Tutoring, Dungeons and Dragons, Chess Club, Bracelet Making Club, Board Game Club, Book Club, The Jewish Student Union (JSU), Prom Committee
Students
- Girls
- 58%
- English language learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Economic need index
- 26%
- Asian
- 13%
- Black
- 4%
- Hispanic
- 15%
- White
- 54%
- Multi-racial
- 9%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 85%
- Rigorous instruction
- 64%
- Supportive environment
- 51%
- Family and community ties
- 83%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 10 East 15Th Street, New York, NY 10003
- Neighborhood
- Chelsea-Union Sq
- Subway
- 1, 2, 3, F, M to 6th Av; 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to Union Square; A, B, C, D, E to West 4th St
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M20, M23-SBS, M3, M55, M7, M8, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68
- School hours
- 8:50 AM – 3:30 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The Clinton School?
The Clinton School admits students through: 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 The Clinton School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 0 to 10 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at The Clinton School?
The average SAT was 1250 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 The Clinton School?
99% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 84% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The Clinton School and how do you get there?
The school is at 10 East 15Th Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1, 2, 3, F, M to 6th Av; 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R to Union Square; A, B, C, D, E to West 4th St. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM10, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M14A-SBS, M14D-SBS, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M20, M23-SBS, M3, M55, M7, M8, QM21, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM3, SIM31, SIM33, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM7, SIM9, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68.
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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