Dwight School in Manhattan, NY - Niche
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Dwight School
  • Private
  • NEW YORK, NY
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Dwight School

#18 in Best High Schools for the Arts in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • NEW YORK, NY
  • 52 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Sports
      B
    dwight.edu/newyork
    (212) 724-6360
    291 CENTRAL PARK W
    NEW YORK, NY 10024
    About Dwight School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 1
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $60,185
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    25%
    Average Financial Aid

    From Dwight School

    Dwight, a New York City landmark private school, is a leader in global education recognized worldwide for igniting the spark of genius in every child. We are proud of our rich history, which dates back to 1872, and numerous advances that have distinguished Dwight as a pioneering International Baccalaureate World School. While innovation drives us ever forward, our commitment to personalizing the educational journey for every student remains at the heart of everything we do.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    Average SAT
    1370
    60 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    60 responses
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    Makerspaces for Every Age

    academic spotlight

    Our design and engineering continuum curriculum is integrated into IB units of inquiry and starts with our youngest learners in preschool. As students discover the tools and materials available to them in our makerspaces, they’re able to create artifacts of their learning in all of their classes.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 7 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 14 responses
    • School concerts
      21%
    • Shakespeare Competition
      21%
    • School Doors
      14%
    • Spirit Day
      14%
    • Spirit Week
      14%
    • Snow Day
      7%
    • Spark Tank
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    957
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 7 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 7 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    2 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    Website
    dwight.edu/newyork/academics/preschool
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      Yes
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 9 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 9 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 9 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses

    Living in the Area

    Upper West Side
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C minus
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    Median Household Income
    $160,558
    National
    $75,149
    Median Rent
    $2,530
    National
    $1,268
    Median Home Value
    $1,565,117
    National
    $281,900
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