At a glance
Reported students
1,068
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
Queens Metropolitan High School: 1,068 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Queens Metropolitan High School
Queens Metropolitan High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Forest Hills. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 1,068 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (34.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Queens Metropolitan High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.7%
- Hispanic49%
- Black3.6%
- Asian10.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #28
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
High · Grades 06–12
837 reported students
Queens Collegiate - a College Board School
High · Grades 06–12
711 reported students
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
679 reported students
York Early College Academy
High · Grades 06–12
596 reported students
Young Women's Leadership School-Queens
High · Grades 06–12
544 reported students
HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
High · Grades 09–12
535 reported students
Public schools near Queens Metropolitan High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School High · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–12 | 837 | under 0.1 mi |
| Multicultural High School High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 282 | 1.3 mi |
| Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 413 | 1.3 mi |
| Brooklyn Lab School High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 459 | 1.3 mi |
| Academy of Innovative Technology High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 390 | 1.3 mi |
| Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare (The) High · New York City Geographic District #19 | 09–12 | 377 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Queens Metropolitan High School
What grades does Queens Metropolitan High School serve?
Queens Metropolitan High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #28.
How many students attend Queens Metropolitan High School?
Queens Metropolitan High School reported 1,068 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Queens Metropolitan High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,068 students and 71.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Queens Metropolitan High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Queens Metropolitan High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #28 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Queens Metropolitan High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Queens Metropolitan High School in?
Queens Metropolitan High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28, based in Jamaica, NY, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Queens Metropolitan High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (under 0.1 mi), Multicultural High School (1.3 mi), Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.