Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School: admissions and school facts
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (DBN 28Q167) is a New York City public high school in Forest Hills, Queens with one admissions program. Admission: Open. Its average SAT is 954 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 98% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 954
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 98%
- College and career rate
- 86%
- Students
- 848
- Applicants per seat
- 4
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
OpenQ49A
Focus: Project-Based Learning
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
105 seats · 371 applicants · 4 per seat
About the school
We follow the EL Education model, in which students engage in learning expeditions and have multiple opportunities for hands-on learning. Students participate in fieldwork experiences with civic leaders, industry figures, and environmental scientists who take them outside of the classroom and give them a chance to experience the concepts they are learning. Students receive a strong background in science, technology, and sustainability and have many opportunities to apply the ideas learned in class to real-world after-school projects.
Courses and languages
AP courses (6): Biology, Calculus AB, Computer Science Principles, English Literature and Composition, United States Government and Politics, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Boys: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Stunt
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 44%
- English language learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Economic need index
- 66%
- Asian
- 21%
- Black
- 8%
- Hispanic
- 52%
- White
- 9%
- Multi-racial
- 3%
- Native American
- 6%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 80%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 54%
- Family and community ties
- 87%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 91-30 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11375
- Neighborhood
- Forest Hills
- Subway
- E, F, M, R to Forest Hills-71 Av (1.0 mi)
- Bus
- BM5, Q11, Q21, Q23, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q54, Q55, QM12, QM15, QM42
- School hours
- 8:30 AM – 3:20 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School admits students through: Open. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 4 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
The average SAT was 954 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
98% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 86% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School and how do you get there?
The school is at 91-30 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens. Subway: E, F, M, R to Forest Hills-71 Av (1.0 mi). Bus: BM5, Q11, Q21, Q23, Q52-SBS, Q53-SBS, Q54, Q55, QM12, QM15, QM42.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are