Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers (02M520)

411 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10038, Manhattan
Phone: 212-964-9610
Email: JSimmons3@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:20am - 02:45pm
Principal: Joyell Simmons
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M520/
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Subway: 1, E to Park Place; 2, 3, A, C to Fulton St; 4, 5, 6, J, Z to Chambers St; N, Q to Canal St; R to City Hall
Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M55, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, X27, X28, X37, X38
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Program Details
The Blazer Preparatory Academy (M50C)
Science & Math

Students will focus on a liberal arts program with an emphasis on math and science and will work towards earning college-level courses through Advance Placement and Syracuse University Project Advance coursework.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
130
102
129
    Grade 12 Students
36
12
9
    Grade 11 Students
30
36
18
    Grade 10 Students
30
27
54
    Grade 9 Students
34
27
48
Avg. Class Size
24.0
16.2
Complaints / Suspensions
0 / 0
0 / 14
<5 / 14
Attendance %
80%
78%
Graduation %
81%
College %
57%
44%
The Blazer Preparatory Academy (M50C)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
19 / 71 (0.27)
3 / 19 (0.16)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
17 / 71 (0.24)
5 / 19 (0.26)

Offers - Waitlist
22 / 70 (0.31)
1 / 20 (0.05)

Offers
About the School

The mission of Murry Bergtraum (MBHS) is to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to enter and succeed in post-secondary institutions. The Ninth Grade Academy provides the academic support, skills, and resources in a small nurturing environment needed for students to graduate in four years. As students progress, internships and mentoring opportunities support our academic goals with real-world experiences. The Blazer Early College Preparatory Academy, a STEM program, emphasizes analytical and critical-thinking skills through an early reinforcement of college learning across a rigorous curriculum. Relationships established with our corporate and academic partners are at the foundation of our program.

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Social Studies (Advanced Placement)
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Art Disciplines
Music
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (1 per year), Films (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.57%
Academic Engagement 
  64.15%
Safety 
  82.88%
Bully Prevention 
  75.88%
Inclusivity 
  88.10%
Mental Support 
  72.44%
Environment 
  74.63%
Post-School Support 
  79.22%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  0.00%
School Satisfaction 
  0.00%
Student Behavior 
  0.00%
Student Support 
  0.00%
School Leadership 
  0.00%
Instructional Clarity 
  0.00%
Instructional Development 
  0.00%
Post-School Support 
  0.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  86.33%
Teacher Support 
  72.86%
Safety 
  95.33%
School Community 
  82.00%
School Leadership 
  86.13%
Post-School Support 
  78.00%
IEP Support 
  0.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  0.00%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  53
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  31
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  0.00%
Postsecondary
Unknown 100.00%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 54.60%
Female 45.40%
English Language Learners:
  0.00%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.90%
Economic Need Index: 
  84.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 6.20%
Black 49.20%
Hispanic 40.80%
White 2.30%
Other 1.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
White 33.30%
Other 66.70%
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