Metropolitan High School, The (12X248)

1180 Rev. J.A. Polite Ave., Bronx, NY 10459, Bronx
Phone: 718-991-4634
Email: jzarzuela@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm
Principal: Mohamed Zaimi
School Website: https://www.themetropolitanhs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/12X248/
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Subway: 2, 5 to Simpson St
Bus: Bx17, Bx19, Bx21, Bx27, Bx35, Bx4, Bx4A, Bx5, Bx6, Bx6-SBS
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Program Details
The Metropolitan High School (X77R)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

Method:
Requirement:
Students are randomly selected
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
167
156
134
    Grade 12 Students
23
36
25
    Grade 11 Students
36
25
22
    Grade 10 Students
42
50
42
    Grade 9 Students
66
45
45
Avg. Class Size
19.2
18.7
Complaints / Suspensions
16 / 0
16 / 32
<5 / 24
Attendance %
83%
86%
Graduation %
77%
76%
71%
College %
22%
31%
33%
The Metropolitan High School (X77R)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
20 / 114 (0.18)
6 / 30 (0.20)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
35 / 114 (0.31)
11 / 30 (0.37)

Offers - Waitlist
21 / 112 (0.19)
6 / 32 (0.19)

Offers
About the School

At Metropolitan High School, our mission is to inspire, empower, and educate the leaders, innovators, and compassionate individuals of tomorrow. We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, cultivates character, and celebrates diversity. Our dedicated educators are passionate about guiding each student on a path of academic excellence, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. We believe in nurturing not only the minds but also the hearts of our students, instilling values of respect, kindness, and responsibility. Through a commitment to innovation, a supportive community, and a global perspective, we prepare our students to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our mission is to unlock their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resilience to make a positive impact on society.

Academic Highlights: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program, CompTia Computer Hardware Program

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Econ/Gov (Advanced Placement), Other (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Clubs
After school tutoring, Career and College Fairs, Choir, Cooking club, Dance, Garden club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Monthly Perfect Attendance Trips, Monthly Townhall Celebrations, Music, Paid student internship, Phipps After-school, School-Wide Day Trips, Social Emotional Events, STEM club
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  74.14%
Academic Engagement 
  69.31%
Safety 
  73.13%
Bully Prevention 
  63.25%
Inclusivity 
  81.90%
Mental Support 
  72.89%
Environment 
  71.50%
Post-School Support 
  78.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  83.40%
School Satisfaction 
  87.67%
Student Behavior 
  55.50%
Student Support 
  90.29%
School Leadership 
  92.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  84.33%
Instructional Development 
  86.07%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  89.67%
Teacher Support 
  82.86%
Safety 
  91.00%
School Community 
  79.00%
School Leadership 
  92.50%
Post-School Support 
  81.00%
IEP Support 
  85.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  76.90%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  36
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  41
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  20.00%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  355
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  375
Postsecondary
2-Year College 7.80%
4-Year College 13.90%
Other Postsecondary 2.00%
Unknown 76.30%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 58.70%
Female 41.30%
English Language Learners:
  19.20%
Students with Disabilities:
  34.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Black 34.10%
Hispanic 64.10%
White 1.80%
Other 0.00%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 40.00%
White 30.00%
Other 30.00%
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