Metropolitan High School, The

Metropolitan High School, The (12X248) is a public school in District 12, Longwood, Bronx, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 183 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Longwood
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Metropolitan High School, The
1180 Rev James A Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459, USA
Bronx, Longwood

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 67%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

Also worth knowing: Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • 4-year graduation rate (2025) is 92%, higher than most district high schools.
  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 99%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 60% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

92%

English Regents pass rate

40%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

9%

Geometry Regents pass rate

2%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

22%

Global History Regents pass rate

22%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

30%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

31%

The Metropolitan High School vs Bronx Latin

MeasureThe Metropolitan High SchoolBronx Latin
Enrollment (2025–26)183445
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)7.510.0
Family satisfaction (2026)99%94%
Principal trust (2026)99%95%
Teacher trust (2026)99%96%
Leadership (2026)99%95%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92%96%
Regents diploma rate (2025)67%92%
Distance between schools0.2 mi

The Metropolitan High School has lower Regents diploma rate (2025) than Bronx Latin (67% vs 92%) and higher family satisfaction (2026) (99% vs 94%).

Student body

Enrollment

183 students

9–12 · up 13 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

7.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

16%

was 15% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

33%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 59% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 37% Black, 2% multiracial, 44% female, 56% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
99%
Disability support services
100%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
98%
Parent involvement
88%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

1180 Rev James A Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459, USA

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Longwood, Bronx
  • Address: 1180 Rev James A Polite Ave, Bronx, NY 10459, USA