Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers

411 Pearl St
New York, NY 10038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers's student population of 104 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1868 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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≥50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
49%
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≥50%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
38%
29%
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Black
48%
16%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers's ranking?
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers is ranked #1868 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers often compared to?
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careersis often viewed alongside schools like Murray Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers?
The graduation rate of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers?
104 students attend Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers?
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers offer ?
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers part of?
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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