Queens Metropolitan High School is a public high school in Forest Hills in Queens, New York. It is generally referred to simply as "QMHS," "Metro", or just "'Queens Metro" by the students.
Serving 1,068 students in grades 9-12, Queens Metropolitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,068 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens Metropolitan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Queens Metropolitan High School's student population of 1,068 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,068 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Blue, Grey
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Queens Metropolitan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens Metropolitan High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2607 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
49%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
35%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #28
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens Metropolitan High School's ranking?
Queens Metropolitan High School is ranked #2607 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queens Metropolitan High School often compared to?
Queens Metropolitan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert H Goddard High School-comm/tech by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queens Metropolitan High School?
The graduation rate of Queens Metropolitan High School is 86%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queens Metropolitan High School?
1,068 students attend Queens Metropolitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Queens Metropolitan High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queens Metropolitan High School?
Queens Metropolitan High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens Metropolitan High School offer ?
Queens Metropolitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queens Metropolitan High School part of?
Queens Metropolitan High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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