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 400 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 13:1 is higher than 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 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- 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
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Business Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Metropolitan Business Academy's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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 0.62, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
51%
31%
Black
34%
12%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 89%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Business Academy?
400 students attend Metropolitan Business Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Metropolitan Business Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 13:1, which is higher than 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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