The Clinton School
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| The Clinton School | |
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10 East 15th Street New York , New York 10003 United States | |
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| Type | Public International Baccalaureate high school |
| School district | New York City Department of Education (District 2) |
| Faculty | 88 FTEs |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 840 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.53:1 |
| Campus | Urban (Union Square) |
| Mascot | Hawks |
| Newspaper | theclintonpost |
| Website | theclintonschool |
The Clinton School is a public middle and high school in the Union Square area of Manhattan, New York City. It serves students in grades 6 through 12 and is part of the New York City Department of Education.[1]
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The Clinton School serves grades 6–12 and follows an International Baccalaureate (IB)–aligned curriculum that culminates in the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11–12.[2][3]
As of the 2023–24 school year, it enrolled approximately 840 students in grades 6–12.[4]
Independent reviewers have described the program as academically rigorous yet supportive, with students advancing quickly through core requirements. According to InsideSchools,
“The academic load is intense, but students get lots of support. Eighth-graders take high school math and science courses to complete two of the five Regents exams required for graduation, and they complete the rest by the end of 10th grade.”[5]
Rankings and recognition
- According to the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best High Schools Rankings, The Clinton School is ranked #145 nationally and 15th in New York State.[6]
- For 2023-24, The Clinton School had a 4-year graduation rate of 99%.[7]
- Ranked among the top 25 public high schools in New York State by local coverage of the U.S. News & World Report for 2025. [8]
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)
The Clinton School offers the IB diploma in the twelfth grades, with challenging courses offered from grades nine to twelve as preparation. The IB participation rate at The Clinton School is 93%.
Student life
Students at The Clinton School participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and community projects. They also publish The Clinton Post, the school’s online student news site.[9]
The school maintains an active presence on social media, including an official Instagram account, @theclintonschoolnyc, which highlights student activities, events, and academic achievements.[10]
