Dwight School

291 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024

Dwight School Photo #1 - Located steps away from Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Dwight has been igniting the spark of genius in every child since 1872.

Dwight School Photo #2 - Dwight is dedicated to igniting the spark of genius in every child. Dwight students can thrive anywhere in the world.

Dwight School Photo #3 - Dwight's 40,000 Athletic Center includes a 6-lane pool, a regulation-size basketball court, a weight room, a dance studio, and outdoor tennis courts.

Dwight School Photo #4 - At Dwight, athletics and extra-curricular activities, ranging from A (Art) to Z (Zumba), spark minds, bodies, and imaginations.

Dwight School Photo #5 - Dwight fosters a warm, welcoming, and inspiring community, which embraces diversity and mutual respect to help build a better world.

Dwight School Photo #6 - Dwight is an international school with campuses in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, and online. Dwight students have a myriad of opportunities for international travel, exchanges, and cross-cultural collaborations.

Dwight School Photo #7 - Named for a former president of Yale University, Dwight graduates gain admission to the most selective colleges and universities throughout the world.

Dwight School Photo #8 - Dwight School's International Baccalaureate curriculum is the international "gold standard" in college preparation. Dwight has been an IB trailblazer for over 30 years.

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.

Quick Stats (2021)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Students: 957 students
Yearly Tuition: $51,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1872

Student Body

Total Students

957 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

168 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

15 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$51,000

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Admissions Director

Maryll Spahn

Admissions Associate

Melissa Andolina

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track

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 interests and talents.
Dwight's student-teacher ratio is among the lowest for New York City independent schools.

Community

Dwight is a close-knit, diverse community in which every student is empowered to make a difference.
Established mentorship programs create bonds between older and younger students inside and outside the classroom.
Dwight's 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 IB World Schools in London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, and online.
Dwight students participate in exchange programs, curricular and creative collaborations, online programs, international 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 globally-minded critical thinkers and global leaders.
The IB is the "gold standard" in pre-university preparation.
Student innovation and creativity are nurtured across campus.

Innovation

An after school "Spark Tank" helps students of all ages develop social entrepreneurial initiatives. Students can apply for grants to take their novel ideas and inventions with real-world application into the marketplace.
Our 1:1 laptop program for students begins in fourth grade and ensures access to the latest technologies for learning.
Our brand-new, state-of-the-art rooftop pavilions, which include an open observatory, are designed to be flexible learning and studio spaces in which students can explore, create, and let their imaginations soar.

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