Serving 153 students in grades 9-12, Metropolitan Diploma Plus 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School's student population of 153 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
72%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?
153 students attend Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School offer ?
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School part of?
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School located?
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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