The Metropolitan Soundview High School

The Metropolitan Soundview High School, located in the Bronx, serves students in grades 9-12 with a mission to build character, skills, and dispositions for success in school, community, and life. The school emphasizes a college preparatory curriculum, mandatory community service, and a media and technology program to nurture well-rounded young adults. Parents express very high satisfaction with the school, and many describe teachers as caring, motivating, and dedicated to student success, fostering a close-knit environment with personalized attention. The school offers Advanced Placement courses and electives in STEM, technology, and arts, and provides practical preparation for college life. While the Languages Other Than English Regents pass rate is a notable strength, the four-year graduation rate (81.0%) is below the citywide 25th percentile, and college enrollment (34.3%) is well below the citywide 25th percentile. Many other Regents pass rates are also low. Student surveys indicate concerns regarding school cleanliness, bullying, physical fights, and gang activity. The school shares the James Monroe Educational Campus and offers a Cyber Security program, mandatory community service, and a uniform policy.