NYC-SIFT: Edward R. Murrow High School (21K525) - Bilingual Spanish Communication Arts

Edward R. Murrow High School (21K525)

1600 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11230, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-258-9283
Email: KBoodram2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 07:45am - 03:00pm
Principal: Allen Barge
School Website: https://ermurrowhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/40687
Admissions Information: https://www.ermurrowhs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2088515&type=d&pREC_ID=2136537
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/21K525/HS/
Subway: B, Q to Av M
Bus: B11, B49, B6, B68, B9, BM1, BM3, BM4
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Program Details

Bilingual Spanish Communication Arts (K57C)
Communications

Instruction in content area classes uses student's native language and English. English is taught using English as a Second Language methods. The goal of the transitional bilingual education program is to develop academic skills in the student's native language and English while the student attains English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Method:

Language Criteria

Requirement:

Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information

Priority:

(Group 1) Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish

Student & Admissions Statistics

School Year

2022-23

2021-22

Total Students Across All Grades

2,541

1,472

Grade 12 Students

751

740

Grade 11 Students

796

730

Grade 10 Students

993

Grade 9 Students

Avg. Class Size

23.4

Complaints / Suspensions

78 / 87

150 / 153

Attendance %

89%

86%

Graduation %

85%

86%

College %

72%

75%

Bilingual Spanish Communication Arts (K57C)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

83 / 28 (2.96)
21 / 6 (3.50)
Offers - Waitlist

75 / 28 (2.68)
19 / 6 (3.17)
Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

About the School

Edward R. Murrow High School has been preparing students to be college-, career-, and life-ready for over 40 years. Designated a "School of Excellence" by the United States Department of Education, Edward R. Murrow High School has a long tradition of offering a wide variety of courses that are enhanced by high-quality instruction. We offer a wide range of academic opportunities and extracurricular activities in a learning environment that helps students discover their passions and talents as they learn to make their way in the world.

Academic Highlights: CTE program(s): Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise, Music Technology

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat

English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish

School Features:

Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school

AP Courses, Languages & Sports

AP Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Macroeconomics, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Calculus (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages), World Languages (College Course [Credited])

ELL Programs

Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish

Diploma Endorsements

Math, CTE, Arts, Science, NYS Seal of Biliteracy

Boys PSAL Sports

Badminton, Bowling, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Girls PSAL Sports

Badminton, Cross Country, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Co-ed PSAL Sports

Golf

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)

Student Responses

Academic Rigor

77.43%

Academic Engagement

69.31%

Safety

69.50%

Bully Prevention

64.25%

Inclusivity

88.80%

Mental Support

73.11%

Environment

66.38%

Post-School Support

80.89%

Teacher Responses

Academic Rigor

73.80%

School Satisfaction

88.92%

Student Behavior

60.25%

Student Support

87.29%

School Leadership

82.46%

Instructional Clarity

85.33%

Instructional Development

83.17%

Post-School Support

94.00%

Family Responses

Education

92.78%

Teacher Support

87.14%

Safety

88.33%

School Community

77.22%

School Leadership

93.00%

Post-School Support

92.00%

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

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)

Academic Proficiency

4-Year Grad. %

83.90%

Avg. CC Regents Score

Avg. Non-CC Regents Score

College Aptitude

CCPC Index

79.60%

Avg. ACT English Score

Avg. ACT Math Score

Avg. ACT Reading Score

Avg. ACT Science Score

Avg. SAT Math Score

511

Avg. SAT Read/Write Score

505

Postsecondary

2-Year College 17.10%
4-Year College 55.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.20%
Unknown 26.80%

School Demographics (2022-23)

Student Population:

Male 42.50%
Female 57.50%

English Language Learners:

7.80%

Students with Disabilities:

18.20%

Economic Need Index:

65.00%

Student Ethnicity:

Asian 24.60%
Black 18.90%
Hispanic 22.10%
White 28.90%
Other 5.50%

Teacher Ethnicity:

Asian 8.00%
Black 15.60%
Hispanic 11.60%
White 58.50%
Other 6.30%

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

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