Serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12, Queens Metropolitan High School ranks in the top 50% 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 is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Metropolitan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Queens Metropolitan High School's student population of 1,024 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens Metropolitan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Metropolitan High School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1525 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
43%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Metropolitan High School's ranking?
Queens Metropolitan High School is ranked #1525 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Metropolitan High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Queens Metropolitan High School is 86%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens Metropolitan High School?
1,024 students attend Queens Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Queens Metropolitan High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens Metropolitan High School?
Queens Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Metropolitan High School offer ?
Queens Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens Metropolitan High School part of?
Queens Metropolitan High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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