The Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers is a public secondary school in New York City. It is located in Lower Manhattan, adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge and City Hall.
Serving 130 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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers's student population of 130 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1975
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 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1868 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
40%
30%
Black
49%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Flash
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
130 students attend Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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