The Clinton School is a New York City public middle and high school located in the Union Square section of Manhattan, New York. It serves a student body of about 400 students between the 6th and 12th grades.
Serving 839 students in grades 6-12, Clinton School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clinton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clinton School's student population of 839 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
839 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Clinton School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clinton School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinton School's ranking?
Clinton School is ranked #322 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Clinton School often compared to?
Clinton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nyc Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies, Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clinton School?
The graduation rate of Clinton School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clinton School?
839 students attend Clinton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Clinton School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinton School?
Clinton School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clinton School offer ?
Clinton School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clinton School part of?
Clinton School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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