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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
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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
    (212) 724-6360
    291 CENTRAL PARK W
    NEW YORK, NY 10024
    About Dwight School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 1
    Application Fee
    $65
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $56,250
    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

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    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
    1330
    65 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    60 responses
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    Makerspaces for Every Age

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    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

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    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    957
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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
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    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
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
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    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
    $143,644
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,262
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $1,490,386
    National
    $244,900
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