Serving 31 students in grades 9-12, Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
87%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)40-49%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School?
31 students attend Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School?
Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School offer ?
Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School part of?
Metropolitan Corporate Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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