About the School

Dwight-Englewood School (D-E) is a coeducational, independent school of approximately 900 students, serving a seamless education experience for students in preschool through Grade 12. Comprised of three divisions -- the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools -- each with their own distinctive personality, D-E is the most ethnically-diverse school in Bergen County with students who represent over 80 communities in New Jersey and New York. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

Dwight-Englewood gives the highest quality preparation for college and university work while fostering independent thinking; the ability to solve problems; and the skills, tolerance, and integrity it takes to thrive in our multifaceted world. 

Mission Statement

As a community of learners, Dwight-Englewood School strives to foster in each student a passion for life-long learning. We seek excellence, honor integrity, and embrace diversity in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and make it better.

Curriculum

Graduation Requirements:

Arts, English, Ethics, History, Language, Mathematics, Science, PE/Health, Community Service

Honors Courses

The Quest, America: Choices & Voices, English Seminar, Ancient & Medieval World, Modern America, Issues in American Law, Microeconomics, Contemporary World History, U.S. History Seminar, Ancient Philosophy in Spanish, Modern Philosophy in Spanish, Math 9 Special, Integrated Math with Modeling, Pre-calculus, Calculus, College Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Nonlinear Dynamics, Integrated Biology & Chemistry, Physics, Accelerated French, French, Latin, Spanish

AP Courses

English Literature, Modern European History, Art History, Psychology, United States History, Statistics, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology(2), French Language, Latin Literature, Spanish Language & Literature, Studio Art Portfolio, Art History  

Arts

Students can choose from courses in studio art, sculpture, ceramics, and photography/video production; theater courses that explore acting technique, writing for the stage, production, and the technical arts; and music courses in orchestra and chamber ensembles, chorus, stage band, or handbell choir.

One of the most exciting things about Dwight-Englewood’s arts program is that so many of our instructors boast significant professional experience. Many are active on Broadway, play in musical ensembles, or pursue visual-arts careers.

Fine Arts

Architecture, Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Elements of Art, Graphic Arts, Painting, Traditional Photography, Digital Photography, Sculpture and Video, the Fine Arts Thrive

Sports and Athletics

Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer, Golf, Lacrosse, Baseball, Crew, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Basketball, Squash, Ski, Swimming, Wrestling

Clubs

ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), AIDS Awareness, All Mountain Club, Animal Rights Awareness, Amnesty International, App Design Club, Calliope (literary magazine), Chemistry Olympics, Chess Club, Chinese Culture Club, Classics Club, C.O.D.E.S. (Community Outreach at D-E), Computer Science Club, Dance Club, D-ESPN (D-E athletics promotion)/D-E Sports Friends, D-E's Closet, D-E Med (for students interested in pursuing medicine), Debate, D.E.F.A.C. (D-E Fights Against Cancer), Demand, Diabetes Awareness, Dumbledore's Army, Dwight Mix (a capella group), Ethics Bowl, Extreme Sports Club, FED Challenge, The Flea (satirical newspaper), Gender & Sexuality Association, H.O.P.E. (Helping Out People Everywhere), I.D.E.A. (Integrating D-E and the Arts), I.N.S.P.I.R.E. (Introducing New Solutions to Promote Integrity & Respect Everywhere), J.A.D.E. (Jewish Awareness at D-E), Jazz Rock Ensemble, Juggling Club, Korean Culture Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, M.O.D.E. (Musicians of D-E), Model Congress, Model United Nations, My Mind Matters, Parnassus (language magazine), Philosophy Club, Photo Club, Promotional Arts Society, Puzzles Club, Robotics Team, Special Olympics, Spectrum (Upper School newspaper), Stage Crew, Stock Market Club, Student Government, Table to Table, Teens Connecting Communities (TCC), Tour Guides – Admissions Ambassadors, Women in Technology , Women's Empowerment Club, Yearbook (These clubs may be subject to change based on annual participation) 

Where Our Graduates Go

Yale University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Indiana University, Boston College, Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Chicago, Columbia University, Cornell University, Princeton University, Stanford University, Tufts University, Syracuse University, American University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Institute College of Art, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, Pratt Institute, and more.