Is Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School a good school?

Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School ranks 782 nd of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School.

What is the racial makeup of Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School?

Students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School are 72% African American, 24% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% American Indian.

Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Summary:

Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving around 200 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #23, which is ranked 691 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces several challenges, including low graduation rates that have fluctuated from a high of 85.1% in 2021-2022 to a low of 22.6% in 2022-2023, significantly below the state average. Dropout rates have also been variable, ranging from 4.9% to 10.0% in recent years, higher than the state average. Additionally, Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.1% to 90.0% in recent years, which likely contributes to the school's low graduation and high dropout rates. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is mixed, with strengths in some subject areas but struggles in others.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Teachers Preparatory High School and Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School, Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School's performance metrics are generally similar, with all three schools struggling with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism. Despite the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $20,338 to $29,720 per student, its academic outcomes are still lagging behind the state average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212

(718) 342-6249

District: New York City Geographic District #23

SchoolDigger Rank:
782^nd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,720

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 178

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.9%

Hispanic:

24.2%

White:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School ranks worse than 63% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #23! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71.9%), Hispanic (24.2%), White (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is 8.9, which is the 3^rd best among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #23. (See more...)

Compare Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School is $29,720, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #23.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 782^nd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #23:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #23 691^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

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Rank History for all students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2010	2.03	1104^th	1117	1.2%
2011	19.70	968^th	1165	16.9%
2012	10.92	1054^th	1198	12.0%
2013	40.04	774^th	1217	36.4%
2014	70.12	253^rd	1237	79.5%
2015	82.77	40^th	1255	96.8%
2016	73.37	167^th	1255	86.7%
2017	50.05	621^st	1221	49.1%
2018	71.46	289^th	1210	76.1%
2019	45.22	728^th	1207	39.7%
2023	58.16	544^th	1228	55.7%
2024	37.00	782^nd	1242	37.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	89.79	51^st	1095	95.3%
2019	73.61	229^th	1132	79.8%
2024	45.52	538^th	1144	53.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.10	412^th	1155	64.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	93.68	6^th	498	98.8%
2024	77.81	51^st	564	91.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	70.72	295^th	1176	74.9%
2019	55.20	603^rd	1193	49.5%
2023	62.03	482^nd	1197	59.7%
2024	30.49	851^st	1219	30.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	71.92	253^rd	1176	78.5%
2019	37.18	781^st	1190	34.4%
2023	53.36	579^th	1191	51.4%
2024	46.82	662^nd	1211	45.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	47.61	319^th	690	53.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.81	344^th	865	60.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	1	136	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	160
2010	1	160	1	28	1	n/a	n/a	191
2011	0	178	1	40	1	0	0	220
2012	0	155	0	25	0	0	0	180
2013	1	185	1	22	0	0	0	209
2014	3	129	1	13	1	0	0	147
2015	2	140	1	25	1	0	0	169
2016	1	144	0	18	2	0	1	166
2017	1	134	0	14	2	0	1	152
2018	1	151	0	20	2	0	1	175
2019	1	144	0	30	2	0	1	178
2020	2	136	3	20	2	0	2	165
2021	3	148	2	42	2	0	2	199
2022	2	132	3	35	2	1	1	176
2023	2	160	1	36	1	0	0	200
2024	4	128	1	43	2	0	0	178

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	160	10.0	16.0	0
2010	191	16.0	11.9	n/a
2011	220	14.7	14.9	78.2
2012	180	13.5	13.3	86.1
2013	209	12.0	17.4	90
2014	147	12.0	12.2	90.5
2015	169	11.0	15.3	93.5
2016	166	12.0	13.8	91.6
2017	152	12.5	12.1	98
2018	175	16.0	10.9	93.7
2019	178	21.0	8.4	91.6
2020	165	22.0	7.5	90.9
2021	199	19.0	10.4	91
2022	176	19.7	8.9	92.6
2023	200	18.9	10.5	81.5
2024	178	19.9	8.9	92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	160	10.0	16.0	0
2010	191	16.0	11.9	n/a
2011	220	14.7	14.9	78.2
2012	180	13.5	13.3	86.1
2013	209	12.0	17.4	90
2014	147	12.0	12.2	90.5
2015	169	11.0	15.3	93.5
2016	166	12.0	13.8	91.6
2017	152	12.5	12.1	98
2018	175	16.0	10.9	93.7
2019	178	21.0	8.4	91.6
2020	165	22.0	7.5	90.9
2021	199	19.0	10.4	91
2022	176	19.7	8.9	92.6
2023	200	18.9	10.5	81.5
2024	178	19.9	8.9	92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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