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Metropolitan High School, The

DBN 12X248  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Metropolitan High School is a small learning community with the goal of preparing citizens for the future. Our team of dedicated teachers and staff are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every student participates in engaging and invigorating instruction. We have a strict discipline code, a school uniform, community partnerships, and supportive staff to create a safe learning culture where all students can graduate with confidence knowing they can be successful beyond high school.

Prgram Description
    Admissions Priority
    • Priority to Bronx students or residents who attend an information session
    • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
    • Then to Bronx students or residents
    • Then to New York City residents
    Offer Rate
    • 41% of offers went to this group
    Requirements
    • 41% of offers went to this group
    Methods Limited Unscreened
    Seats 9th Grade GE 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants 407 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 GE Filled Y
    Seats 9th Grade SWD 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Grade 9 SWD Filled Y
    Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Location 1180 Rev. J.A. Polite Ave., Bronx NY 10459 (40.827539, -73.896925)
    Subway 2, 5 to Simpson St
    Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/12/X248
    Graduation Rate 64.8%
    Pct Stu Enough Variety 81.0%
    College Career Rate 38.1%
    Pct Stu Safe 85.0%
    Specialized No
    Total Students 341
    Attendance Rate 83.0%
    SAT Takers 0
    SAT Reading 388
    SAT Math 387
    SAT Writing 386
    Total Enrollment 341
    Female 44.0% (149)
    Male 56.3% (192)
    White 0.0% (0)
    Asian 0.0% (0)
    Black 19.1% (65)
    Hispanic 77.1% (263)
    Other 2.1% (7)
    Academic Opportunities

    Double literacy and mathematics classes

    Collins Writing

    Culture of Respect and Responsibility

    Advisories

    Advanced Placement Courses

    AP English, AP US History

    Bus

    Bx11, Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, Bx5, Bx6

    Addtl Info1

    Community Service Expected; Extended Day Program; Uniform

    Extracurricular Activities

    National Honor Society, Dance, Digital Photography, Talent Show, Yearbook and Prom Committees, Soccer Club, Open Space - Girls’ Group, Brothers Breaking Bread – Boys’ Group, College Now, Newspaper, LINCT CUNY College Program, Partnership with Phipps Neighborhood

    School Sports

    Co-ed and Boys Soccer, New Small Schools Athletic League Baseball Champions for 2011-2012, Young Runners Track, Yoga, Football

    Programs
    • The Metropolitan High School
    Interests
    • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
    Eligibility
      Audition Information
        Boro X
        School 10th Seats
        ELL Programs English as a New Language
        Language Classes Spanish
        Diploma Endorsements
        Neighborhood Longwood
        Shared Space Yes
        Campus Name
        Building Code X099
        Phone Number 718-991-4634
        Fax Number 718-542-7294
        School Email mnarayanan@schools.nyc.gov
        Grades 2018 12-Sep
        Final Grades 12-Sep
        Start Time 8am
        End Time 4pm
        Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
        Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Soccer, Softball
        Psal Sports Coed
        Girls
        Boys
        Pbat
        International
        Transfer
        Ptech
        Early College
        Geo Eligibility
        School Accessibility Description 1
        Codes X77R
        Seats 10 No
        Primary Address Line 1 1180 Rev. J.A. Polite Ave.
        City Bronx
        State Code NY
        Lat 40.828
        Lng -73.897
        Zip 10,459
        # Grade 9 118
        # Grade 10 82
        # Grade 11 93
        # Grade 12 48
        ELA Takers 86
        ELA Level 1 65.1% (56)
        ELA Level 2 31.4% (27)
        ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
        ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
        Math Takers 87
        Math Level 1 78.2% (68)
        Math Level 2 18.4% (16)
        Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
        Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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