Metropolitan High School (The) vs Urban Scholars Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 282 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metropolitan High School (The)
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
172 students
Urban Scholars Community School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Metropolitan High School (The) Bronx, New York | Urban Scholars Community School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,079 | #1906 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5982 of 16,910 | #35479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 172 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metropolitan High School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 34.7).
- •Metropolitan High School (The) does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Metropolitan High School (The) does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Metropolitan High School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 98%).
- •Metropolitan High School (The) does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 9.2).
- •Urban Scholars Community School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 172.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metropolitan High School (The) better than Urban Scholars Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Metropolitan High School (The) ranks higher (59.3 vs 34.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Metropolitan High School (The) and Urban Scholars Community School?
About 282 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metropolitan High School (The): 172. Urban Scholars Community School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metropolitan High School (The) and Urban Scholars Community School rank in New York?
Metropolitan High School (The) is 904th of 1,079 and Urban Scholars Community School is 1906th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).