Metropolitan Business Academy is an interdistrict magnet high school located on 115 Water Street in New Haven, New Haven County, in Connecticut, United States. It is part of the New Haven Public School District. It enrolls approximately 450 students.
Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, Metropolitan Business Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Metropolitan Business Academy's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Metropolitan Business Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metropolitan Business Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#856 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan Business Academy's ranking?
Metropolitan Business Academy is ranked #856 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Metropolitan Business Academy often compared to?
Metropolitan Business Academyis often viewed alongside schools like High School In The Community, Hill Regional Career High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Business Academy?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Business Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Business Academy?
380 students attend Metropolitan Business Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Metropolitan Business Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metropolitan Business Academy?
Metropolitan Business Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Business Academy offer ?
Metropolitan Business Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Metropolitan Business Academy part of?
Metropolitan Business Academy is part of New Haven School District.
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Business Academy located?
Metropolitan Business Academy is located in the Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 1 other public schools located in Wooster Square.
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