Enrollment
380
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Haven, CT
Metropolitan Business Academy
Federal NCES profile for Metropolitan Business Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090279001485
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metropolitan Business Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Metropolitan Business Academy has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Business Academy ranks #3 of 9 high schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: New Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090279001485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metropolitan Business Academy compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metropolitan Business Academy
Metropolitan Business Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 380 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 64.9% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Haven's high schools, it stands alongside Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students): Metropolitan Business Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 13.5:1).
New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students) and James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students) alongside Metropolitan Business Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Metropolitan Business Academy compares
Metropolitan Business Academy on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 78% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
African American 30.5%
White 9.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Metropolitan Business Academy is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven School District, which includes Metropolitan Business Academy.
$21,911
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Metropolitan Business Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Cross High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Hillhouse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Haven School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Regional Career High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Engineering - Science University Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metropolitan Business Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,742
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in New Haven
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wilbur Cross High School
Standard public school
1,742 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
James Hillhouse High School
Standard public school
1,124 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Hill Regional Career High School
Standard public school
625 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet
Standard public school
560 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Sound School
Standard public school
332 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
New Haven Academy
Standard public school
321 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Business Academy
How many students attend Metropolitan Business Academy?
Metropolitan Business Academy has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Haven, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Business Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Business Academy is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metropolitan Business Academy?
64.9% of students at Metropolitan Business Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Business Academy?
The largest demographic group at Metropolitan Business Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolitan Business Academy?
Metropolitan Business Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Metropolitan Business Academy rank among high schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Business Academy ranks #3 of 9 high schools in New Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New Haven on the city page.
Is Metropolitan Business Academy a good school?
Metropolitan Business Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Haven School District?
Besides Metropolitan Business Academy, New Haven School District also operates Wilbur Cross High School (1,742 students), James Hillhouse High School (1,124 students), and Fair Haven School (734 students). See the New Haven School District district page for the complete list.
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