- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forest Hills, NY
Queens Metropolitan High School
Federal NCES profile for Queens Metropolitan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010006209
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens Metropolitan High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens Metropolitan High School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Metropolitan High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Queens Metropolitan High School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.9 → 70.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 360010006209 · Forest Hills, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,068 enr · 15.9:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Queens Metropolitan High School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.9 → 70.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens Metropolitan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 1,068
Queens Metropolitan High School
1,068 students
What this shows Queens Metropolitan High School reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens Metropolitan High School compares
Queens Metropolitan High School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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 49.0%
White 34.7%
Asian 10.2%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Queens Metropolitan High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens Metropolitan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens Metropolitan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~1,068 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queens Metropolitan High School
How many students attend Queens Metropolitan High School?
Queens Metropolitan High School has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forest Hills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,024 (2022-23) → 973 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens Metropolitan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens Metropolitan High School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens Metropolitan High School?
53.2% of students at Queens Metropolitan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens Metropolitan High School?
The largest demographic group at Queens Metropolitan High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens Metropolitan High School?
Queens Metropolitan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Queens Metropolitan High School rank among public schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens Metropolitan High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Queens Metropolitan High School, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.