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.
104
Total Students
14.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
119.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic40
Black50
Asian7
Two or More1
American Indian3
  • Black
    50 (48.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (38.5 %)
  • Asian
    7 (6.7 %)
  • White
    3 (2.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
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: 104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 123
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS
Grade Student Count
Grade 927
Grade 1027
Grade 1138
Grade 1212
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MURRY BERGTRAUM HIGH SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS CAREERS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5653.8%
Male4846.2%
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