Metropolitan Soundview High School, The (12X521)

1300 Boynton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472, Bronx
Phone: 718-860-8240
Hours: 8:30am - 2:45pm
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/12X521/
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School Leader: Emarilix Lopez (elopez5@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Victoria Cortes (vcortes4@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Edwin Frias (efrias@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Helena Perez (hperez4@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Helena Perez (hperez4@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Ashely Kuinlan (akuinlan@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Natasha Balkcom (nbalkco@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

The Metropolitan Soundview students build the character, skills and disposition to reach their highest potential in school, within their community and throughout their lives. Through participation in a college preparatory curriculum, mandatory community service and a media and technology program, the school nurtures well-rounded young adults. We will prepare our graduates to be lifelong learners and productive citizens.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 69%

Academic Highlights: Adanced Placement and Dual College Credit Courses, Digital Art, Computer Science and Cyber Security Program, FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Cybersecurity Analyst), STEAM Program, College Preparatory Program

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses On Site, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Free After School, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Summer Bridge

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Pre-Calculus, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
PSAL Team
James Monroe Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Cinema School, The (12X478)
High School of World Cultures (12X550)
Metropolitan Soundview High School, The (12X521)
Mott Hall V (12X242)
Pan American International High School at Monroe (12X388)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Fitness, Flag Football, Golf, Yoga
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Peer Group Connection, Video Gaming
Art
MSHS Art program is comprised of Digital Art courses where students learn art theory, iMovie and Canva to create digitally created art, graphic design and animation. MSHS students develop websites, digital resumes, and animated shorts centered on sustainability.
Program Details
The Metropolitan Soundview High School(Y55A)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:30 / 71 (0.42)53 / 95 (0.56)
SWD applicants/seats:11 / 19 (0.58)28 / 25 (1.12)
Rank Avg: 5.55
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
360
383
386
    Grade 12 Students
77
82
100
    Grade 11 Students
92
89
88
    Grade 10 Students
104
105
101
    Grade 9 Students
87
107
97
Avg. Class Size
20.1
22.4
23.3
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
9.3
9.5
10.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
9 / 0 / 2
5 / 23 / 6
23 / 28 / 7
Attendance %
89%
90%
Graduation %
71%
81%
College %
51%
45%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
453 (67) / 120
74
376 (81) / 120
142

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 70% responded
Academic Rigor 
  70.00%
Academic Engagement 
  62.36%
Safety 
  66.50%
Bully Prevention 
  58.50%
Inclusivity 
  72.18%
Mental Support 
  67.63%
Environment 
  61.36%
Post-School Support 
  74.50%
Teacher Responses 83% responded
Academic Rigor 
  84.00%
School Satisfaction 
  80.50%
Student Behavior 
  58.11%
Student Support 
  88.27%
School Leadership 
  89.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.40%
Instructional Development 
  86.67%
Post-School Support 
  88.83%
Family Responses 25% responded
Education 
  85.50%
Teacher Support 
  81.17%
Safety 
  69.67%
School Community 
  63.38%
School Leadership 
  75.90%
Post-School Support 
  90.50%
IEP Support 
  83.67%

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

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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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  73.30%
CC Regents
  47
Non-CC Regents
  54
Impact Score
  0.13
Performance Score
  0.2
College Aptitude
CCR
  27.90%
SAT Math
  396
SAT R/W
  421
Postsecondary
2-Year College 24.10%
4-Year College 20.60%
Other Postsecondary 0.90%
Unknown 54.40%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 59.70%
Female 40.30%
English Language Learners:
  21.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  35.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.20%
Black 20.30%
Hispanic 73.60%
White 2.50%
Other 1.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 23.10%
Hispanic 33.30%
White 38.50%
Other 5.10%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  35.00%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  28.70%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  91.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  42
Regents Gl. Hist.
  55
Regents US Hist.
  58
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  62.9
IEP Movement
Excellent
IEP Support 
  83.67%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services101 (83%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (92%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (8%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  40
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
Regents US Hist.
  59
Regents Algebra I
  55
Regents Living Env.
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  54.2
ELL Progress
  53

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

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