- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Metropolitan Soundview High School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009006276
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #56 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) ranks #56 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009006276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360009006276 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 9.9:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)
356 students
What this shows Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) compares
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.5%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
African American 21.6%
Asian 2.2%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)
How many students attend Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)?
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) has 356 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Soundview High School (the)?
95.6% of students at Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolitan Soundview High School (the)?
Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Soundview High School (the) ranks #56 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Metropolitan Soundview High School (the), New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.