METROPOLITAN BUSINESS ACADEMY

Metropolitan Business Academy is a public high school that is part of the New Haven School District school district, located in New Haven, CT with about 405 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 36 teachers, Metropolitan Business Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Metropolitan Business Academy (MBA) is a magnet high school located in the historic downtown area of New Haven, Connecticut, serving as part of the New Haven Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation integrated with a specialized focus on business, finance, and professional development. By emphasizing real-world applications of classroom learning, the academy aims to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and the demands of the modern corporate environment, preparing its diverse student body for both higher education and career success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Metropolitan Business Academy is known for its strong emphasis on personal accountability and professional readiness. Students often have the opportunity to engage in internships, community partnerships, and industry-related projects that foster leadership and technical skills. By maintaining a small-school environment at its 115 Water Street campus, the academy creates a supportive community where students are encouraged to develop their unique talents while mastering the fundamental concepts of economics, business administration, and digital literacy.

For more information, contact Metropolitan Business Academy at (475) 220-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

115 Water Street
New Haven, CT 06511
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METROPOLITAN BUSINESS ACADEMY is a public school in New Haven, CT with about 405 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
405
Teachers:
36.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 405 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.9%
Black or African American
37.8%
White
10.9%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.