MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS

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.
136
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic72
Black52
Asian4
Two or More2
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    72 (52.9%)
  • Black
    52 (38.2%)
  • White
    4 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS
Grade Student Count
Grade 940
Grade 1040
Grade 1125
Grade 1231
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5238.2%
Male8461.8%
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