QUEENS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL

91-30 METROPOLITAN AVE
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375

www.queensmetro.com

1,024 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Queens Metropolitan High School (QMHS), located in Rego Park, Queens, is a non-selective, public secondary school that serves grades 9 through 12. As a member of the New York City Department of Education’s network of schools, it is designed to provide a comprehensive academic environment with a focus on preparing students for college and career success. The school is known for its modern facility, which it shares with other educational programs, offering students access to contemporary classrooms, athletic facilities, and technology that supports a diverse range of learning styles.

Academically, Queens Metropolitan emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking and interdisciplinary projects. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective options, and extracurricular activities, including sports teams, arts programs, and student-led clubs. By fostering a collaborative culture and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, QMHS aims to create an inclusive environment where students can develop both their academic proficiency and their personal character before transitioning to higher education.

1,024

Total Students

67.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	438
Black	40
Asian	111
Two or More	6
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
438 (42.8 %)
White
421 (41.1 %)
Asian
111 (10.8 %)
Black
40 (3.9 %)
Two or More
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(718)286-3600
Website:	http://www.queensmetro.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,024
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	644
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 252

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 219

Grade 12 304

Ungraded 3