P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School serves 278 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School's student population of 278 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School is 0.61, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1

American Indian
3%
1%

Asian
5%
10%

Hispanic
54%
30%

Black
32%
16%

White
4%
40%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%

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 schools are P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School often compared to?
How many students attend P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School?
278 students attend P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School?
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School offer ?
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School part of?
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School located?
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School is located in the Westchester Square neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Westchester Square.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
The support given to us by the two assistant principals has really added to our ability to understand and teach our students. Their guidance and patience is greatly appreciated.
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