METROPOLITAN SOUNDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (THE)
METROPOLITAN SOUNDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (THE) is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 426 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, METROPOLITAN SOUNDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Soundview High School, located in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx, is a public secondary school that operates with a focus on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for its students. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement through a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for college and career readiness. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive community where educators work to address the unique learning needs of each individual through personalized attention and academic guidance.
Beyond the classroom, Metropolitan Soundview High School strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular opportunities and fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school places a significant emphasis on social-emotional development and civic responsibility, aiming to empower students to become proactive members of society. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character building, the school seeks to overcome common urban educational challenges and provide its students with the essential tools needed for success in their post-secondary endeavors.
For more information, contact METROPOLITAN SOUNDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 860-8240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10472
(718) 860-8240
METROPOLITAN SOUNDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (THE) is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 426 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 35.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 426 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending METROPOLITAN SOUNDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (THE) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.9%
- Black or African American
- 22.8%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- White
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- 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.