Serving 135 students in grades 9-12, Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
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 and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers's student population of 135 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 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 0.66, 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
#992 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #992 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% 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 60-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers?
135 students attend Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 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 (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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