Queens Metropolitan High School

Queens Metropolitan High School (28Q686) is a public school in District 28, Forest Hills, Queens, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 1152 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Forest Hills
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

Queens Metropolitan High School
91-30 Metropolitan Avenue
Queens, Forest Hills

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) is 39%, higher than most NYC high schools.

What its own parents say

94%

of parents trust the principal

94%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 31% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

92%

English Regents pass rate

88%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

70%

Geometry Regents pass rate

54%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

52%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

78%

Global History Regents pass rate

89%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

86%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

33%

Physics Regents pass rate

97%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

71%

Queens Metropolitan High School vs Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School

MeasureQueens Metropolitan High SchoolMetropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
Enrollment (2025–26)1152848
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)16.512.6
Family satisfaction (2026)92%86%
Principal trust (2026)94%89%
Teacher trust (2026)94%90%
Leadership (2026)95%90%
4-year graduation rate (2025)92%98%
Regents diploma rate (2025)87%95%
Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025)39%26%
Distance between schools0.03 mi

Queens Metropolitan High School has higher advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) than Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (39% vs 26%) and lower Regents diploma rate (2025) (87% vs 95%).

Student body

Enrollment

1152 students

9–12 · about the same over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

16.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

8%

was 8% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

58% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 57% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

16%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 35% White, 49% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 4% Black, 1% multiracial, 48% female, 52% male.

Economic need index: 57% — 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
95%
Disability support services
83%
Outreach
92%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
85%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

91-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Forest Hills, Queens
  • Address: 91-30 Metropolitan Avenue