MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS
136 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers, located in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, is a specialized public high school with a long-standing mission to prepare students for the corporate world. Historically recognized as one of the largest business-focused high schools in New York City, it integrates traditional academic subjects with a robust business curriculum. The school offers various career and technical education (CTE) pathways, providing students with opportunities to gain practical skills in fields such as accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, and computer applications, often supplemented by partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals.
Beyond its vocational focus, the school provides a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes college readiness and professional development. Students are encouraged to participate in internships, mentorship programs, and various extracurricular clubs that mirror real-world business environments. By situating itself in the heart of New York’s financial hub, Murry Bergtraum aims to offer its diverse student body unique access to networking opportunities and an early introduction to the dynamics of the global business landscape, equipping them with the certifications and foundational knowledge necessary for both post-secondary education and immediate career entry.
Beyond its vocational focus, the school provides a comprehensive high school experience that emphasizes college readiness and professional development. Students are encouraged to participate in internships, mentorship programs, and various extracurricular clubs that mirror real-world business environments. By situating itself in the heart of New York’s financial hub, Murry Bergtraum aims to offer its diverse student body unique access to networking opportunities and an early introduction to the dynamics of the global business landscape, equipping them with the certifications and foundational knowledge necessary for both post-secondary education and immediate career entry.
136
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 72 |
| Black | 52 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic72 (52.9%)
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Black52 (38.2%)
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White4 (2.9%)
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Asian4 (2.9%)
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Two or More2 (1.5%)
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American Indian2 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 |
| Phone: | (212)964-9610 |
| Website: | http://www.bergtraum.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 136 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 123 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
40
Grade 10
40
Grade 11
25
Grade 12
31
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 40 |
| Grade 10 | 40 |
| Grade 11 | 25 |
| Grade 12 | 31 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 52 | 38.2% |
| Male | 84 | 61.8% |
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