There are 102 schools in the USA with the word metro in the name.
The word "metro" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it reflects the school's location within or service to a larger metropolitan area, often encompassing multiple cities or communities. Historically, as urban regions expanded and suburbs grew, educational institutions adapted their names to indicate their connection to the broader metropolitan community rather than a single neighborhood or municipality. This naming convention underscores the school's commitment to serving a diverse student population drawn from across the metro area, rather than being limited to a specific local district. Additionally, incorporating "metro" into a school's name can highlight the institution's role in addressing the educational needs specific to city life, such as multiculturalism, urban planning, and broader access to resources found in larger cities. By using "metro" in their names, schools signal their integral role in supporting and shaping urban and suburban communities alike.
Arkansas (1)
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center in Little Rock, ARArizona (8)
Ombudsman - Charter Metro in Glendale, AZIntelli-School - Metro Center in Phoenix, AZ
Metro Tech High School in Phoenix, AZ
Metropolitan Arts Institute in Phoenix, AZ
Thrivepoint High School at Metro in Phoenix, AZ
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary School in Phoenix, AZ
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle School in Phoenix, AZ
West-Mec - Metrocenter Academy in Phoenix, AZ
California (3)
Metropolitan Continuation in Los Angeles, CASan Diego Metro Career and Tech in San Diego, CA
South Coast Metro Children's Village in Santa Ana, CA
Colorado (1)
Metropolitan Arts Academy in Denver, COConnecticut (1)
Metropolitan Business Academy in New Haven, CTFlorida (3)
Metro West Detention Facility in Miami, FLMetrowest Elementary School in Orlando, FL
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership Schoo in Tampa, FL
Georgia (3)
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center in Atlanta, GAMetropolitan Christian School in Atlanta, GA
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts in Peachtree Corners, GA
Iowa (1)
Metro High School in Cedar Rapids, IAIllinois (8)
Metro-East Adventist Christian School in Caseyville, ILCurie Metropolitan High School in Chicago, IL
Hirsch Metropolitan High School in Chicago, IL
Marshall Metropolitan High School in Chicago, IL
Metropolitan Schoolhouse in Chicago, IL
Von Steuben Metro Science High School in Chicago, IL
Metro East Montessori School in Granite City, IL
Metropolis Elementary School in Metropolis, IL
Indiana (2)
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School in Indianapolis, INMetro North Elementary School in Wabash, IN
Kentucky (1)
Breckinridge Metropolitan High School in Louisville, KYMassachusetts (3)
Metrowest Christian Academy in Ashland, MAMetrowest Jewish Day School in Framingham, MA
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational in Wakefield, MA
Michigan (5)
Metro Baptist School in Belleville, MISer Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy in Dearborn, MI
Metropolitan Junior Academy in Plymouth, MI
Metro Charter Academy in Romulus, MI
Frankel Jewish Academy of Metro Detroit in West Bloomfield, MI
Minnesota (36)
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions in Buffalo, MNSwmetro Lakeside Academy in Buffalo, MN
Swmetro East Union Level 4 in Carver, MN
Swmetro East Union Reflections in Carver, MN
Swmetro Annica Program in Chanhassen, MN
Swmetro Alc in Chaska, MN
Swmetro Ccj in Chaska, MN
Swmetro Chaska Level 4 in Chaska, MN
Swmetro Credit Recovery in Chaska, MN
Swmetro New Beginnings Alc in Chaska, MN
Swmetro Prairie Care in Chaska, MN
Swmetro Seat Based in Chaska, MN
Metro Heights Academy in Fridley, MN
Metro Heights Independent in Fridley, MN
Swmetro Jaf in Jordan, MN
Swmetro Rvec Level 4 in Jordan, MN
Swmetro Level 3 in Le Center, MN
Metro 2 Online in Minneapolis, MN
Metro College Prep in Minneapolis, MN
Mps Metro C in Minneapolis, MN
Mps Metro Dt in Minneapolis, MN
Mps Metro Ha in Minneapolis, MN
North Metro Flex Academy in North Saint Paul, MN
North Metro Flex Middle School in North Saint Paul, MN
Swmetro Passageways in Prior Lake, MN
Swmetro Saint Boni Level 4 in Saint Bonifacius, MN
Metropolitan Open School in Saint Louis Park, MN
Metro Deaf School in Saint Paul, MN
Swmetro Reflections in Shakopee, MN
Swmetro Shakopee Transitions in Shakopee, MN
Swmetro288 Elevate Online in Shakopee, MN
Swmetro288 Elevate Online K–6 in Shakopee, MN
Swmetro Waseca in Waseca, MN
Swmetro Waseca-Transitions in Waseca, MN
Swmetro Freedom Academy Alc in Waverly, MN
Swmetro Freedom Academy Level 4 in Waverly, MN
Missouri (1)
Metro High School in St Louis, MONorth Carolina (4)
Metro School in Charlotte, NCMetrolina Reg Scholars Academy in Charlotte, NC
Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, NC
Metrolina Christian Academy in Indian Trail, NC
New Jersey (1)
Jewish Community Center Metrowest Ross Campus in West Orange, NJNew York (6)
Metropolitan High School (the) in Bronx, NYMetropolitan Soundview High School (the) in Bronx, NY
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School in Brooklyn, NY
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School in Forest Hills, NY
Queens Metropolitan High School in Forest Hills, NY
Metropolitan Montessori School in New York, NY
Ohio (3)
Cleveland Metro Remote School K–12 in Cleveland, OHMetro Catholic School in Cleveland, OH
Metro Early College High School in Columbus, OH
Oklahoma (1)
Metro Christian Academy in Tulsa, OKOregon (2)
Metro East Web Academy in Gresham, ORMetropolitan Learning Center in Portland, OR
Tennessee (1)
Metro Christian Academy in Goodlettsville, TNTexas (3)
Roy Miller High School and Metro School of Design in Corpus Christi, TXWynn Seale Metropolitan School of Design in Corpus Christi, TX
Metro Opportunity in Fort Worth, TX
Virginia (2)
Metro Richmond Alternative Ed in Richmond, VAMetropolitan Day School in Richmond, VA
Washington (1)
Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle in Bellevue, WAWisconsin (1)
Metro School in Madison, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate