Queens Metropolitan High School (28Q686)

91-30 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375, Queens
Phone: 718-286-3600
Email: jbolanos@queensmetro.com
Hours: 8:00am - 2:20pm
Principal: William Johnson
School Website: https://www.queensmetro.com
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q686/
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Bus: BM5, Q11, Q21, Q23, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q54, Q55, QM12, QM15, QM42
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About

Queens Metropolitan High School is a college preparatory school with a mission to have all its students attend and graduate from a college of their choice. In order to prepare for college, students are required to elevate their thinking in all content areas. They are frequently asked to write, defend their answers, and apply what they are learning to new situations. In addition to coursework, students take college trips and research college options to determine the college of their dreams. QMHS is an academically challenging high school with a culturally diverse student body comprising of approximately 1,050 students who are academically motivated and prepared for success. Our program focuses on Mathematics, Science, English literature, and the necessary prerequisites required by institutions of higher learning. Our students understand the value of leadership, discipline, and working hard which are requirements for success in college, careers and business. Queens Metropolitan High School takes pride in forming strategic partnerships with parents and community partners to help produce well-rounded graduates with a thirst for success.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Extended Day Program, Online Grading System

School Features:

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

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (CPCC), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
Clubs
Art Club, Bakery Club, Black Student Union, Chess Club, Council for Unity, Culinary Club, Football Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Jewelry and Design Club, JROTC, Key Club, Knitting and Crochet Club, Metro Dance Team, Music Club, OWN Club, Ping Pong Club, Queens DA Office of Hope & Leadership, Speech & Debate Club, Video Game Club
Art Disciplines
Music, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Other Exhibits (2 per year)
Programs
75Q233 D75 Inclusion Program at Queens Metropolitan High School(Q39U)
D75 Inclusion Program, D75 Inclusion Program

Method:
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Zoned(Q39Z)
Zoned

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are given priority for this program. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
980
1,023
1,033
    Grade 12 Students
242
308
279
    Grade 11 Students
242
218
301
    Grade 10 Students
260
245
222
    Grade 9 Students
236
252
231
Avg. Class Size
22.5
22.0
Complaints / Suspensions
22 / 0
36 / 68
22 / 45
Attendance %
90%
88%
Graduation %
92%
86%
86%
College %
68%
73%
73%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
2,321 (931) / 279
279
2,087 (858) / 230
230
2,768 / 256
249
75Q233 D75 Inclusion Program at Queens Metropolitan High School (Q39U)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
26 / 5 (5.20)
7 / 0 (0.00)
Offers
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)

Zoned (Q39Z)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
764 / 210 (3.64)
139 / 40 (3.48)
Offers
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.57%
Academic Engagement 
  69.15%
Safety 
  81.75%
Bully Prevention 
  70.13%
Inclusivity 
  86.70%
Mental Support 
  73.00%
Environment 
  72.88%
Post-School Support 
  89.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  69.20%
School Satisfaction 
  80.00%
Student Behavior 
  64.38%
Student Support 
  92.05%
School Leadership 
  53.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  91.33%
Instructional Development 
  86.20%
Post-School Support 
  99.40%
Family Responses
Education 
  91.67%
Teacher Support 
  89.14%
Safety 
  95.67%
School Community 
  77.33%
School Leadership 
  94.00%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  87.00%

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. %
  92.10%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  69
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  74
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  83.40%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  469
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  473
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.80%
4-Year College 53.60%
Unknown 31.60%

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 52.60%
Female 47.40%
English Language Learners:
  7.10%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.80%
Economic Need Index: 
  52.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 10.70%
Black 2.80%
Hispanic 44.60%
White 40.30%
Other 1.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 11.10%
Hispanic 7.90%
White 71.40%
Other 9.60%
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