- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers
Federal NCES profile for Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007702034
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #41 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers ranks #41 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers grew from 104 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360007702034 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 9.7:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers grew from 104 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 136
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers
136 students
What this shows Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers compares
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
African American 38.2%
White 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers
How many students attend Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers has 136 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
The student-teacher ratio at Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
81.7% of students at Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
The largest demographic group at Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers ranks #41 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.