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 136 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers serves a large attendance zone in New York, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles. The area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 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 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2052 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
53%
31%
Black
38%
15%
White
3%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Flash
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 #2052 out of 4,346 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 52% 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 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers?
136 students attend Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% 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 9:1, 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.
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