Dwight School

Founded in 1872 and located in New York, Dwight School is an internationally renowned private international school (nursery-grade 12) committed to educating the next generation of innovative global leaders - one student at a time. Providing a personalized experience for each student through the academically vigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, Dwight is dedicated to "igniting the spark of genius" in every child.

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Top Rankings

Dwight School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
955 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Dwight School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Maryll Spahn
Admissions Associate
Melissa Andolina

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Contemporary Arts Society, Dance Lab, Digital Photography, Green Roof Space Research and Design, Improv Performance Group, Jazz Band, Mock Trials, Model UN, Performance Music, Prom Committee, Student Council, Upper School Theater Production, Upper School Vocal Ensemble, Yoga, Young Writers Society

Club or Organization:
American Sign Language, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Debate Team, Dodgeball, Fashion Club, Fencing, Flag Football, Math Lab, Musical Theater, Parkour, Stock Market Club, Yearbook, Zoology, Zumba

School Notes

What sets Dwight apart:

Personalized Learning
  • No two students are alike - and no two student journeys at Dwight are the same.
  • Dwight customizes an educational path for every student based on their personal interests, talents, and passions, which we call "igniting the spark of genius in every child."
  • Students have a multitude of opportunities to explore their personal passions at every stage through our inquiry-based IB curriculum, as well as beyond the classroom through robust extracurricular opportunities with mentors and coaches.
Community
  • Dwight is a close-knit, diverse community in which every student is empowered to make a difference.
  • Mentorship programs create bonds between older and younger students both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Our ground-breaking community partnership in East Harlem created the Dwight School Athletic Center.
Global Vision
  • Dwight in New York is the flagship campus of The Dwight Schools, a global network of leading IB World Schools in London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi (opening 2024), and our campus in the cloud - Dwight Global Online School.
  • Dwight students participate in a wide range of enriching cross-campus exchange programs, curricular and creative collaborations, online programs, athletic competitions, and global leadership conferences.
  • Dwight is the first school in the Americas to offer the comprehensive IB curriculum for students ages 3-19.
  • The IB educates students to be critical thinkers who are globally minded and committed to making our world a better place.
  • The IB Diploma Program is recognized worldwide as the "gold standard" in pre-university preparation.
Innovation
  • Dwight has long been on the forefront of education, piloting programs for the IB and introducing exciting new teaching and learning experiences within both brick-and-mortar and online classrooms. Dwight Global Online School is ranked the #2 online high school by Newsweek and niche.com.
  • Spark Tank, Dwight's after-school incubator, empowers K-12 students to bring their own ideas to market. Students develop entrepreneurial, innovation, and leadership skills, andlaunch businesses and non-profits designed to solve real-world problems and make a difference.
  • In Dwight's makerspaces, students tinker, build, craft, and invent, reflecting their own passions and what they're learning through our design and engineering curriculum.Our state-of-the-art rooftop pavilions include an open observatory, allowing students to explore, create, and let their imaginations soar.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dwight School cost?
Dwight School's tuition is approximately $60,185 for private students.
What sports does Dwight School offer?
Dwight School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Dwight School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is Dwight School's ranking?
Dwight School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Dwight School?
The application deadline for Dwight School is Dec. 1.

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