Edward R. Murrow High School (21K525)
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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
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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About
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
Programs
Communications
A comprehensive program that includes all core classes, offers the opportunity to explore various electives, and gives students the opportunity to take AP classes in all major curriculum areas in preparation for college and careers.
- (Group 1) Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
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.
- (Group 1) Open only to students whose home language is Chinese.
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.
- (Group 1) Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Performing Arts
A discipline-based music education that includes large ensemble, small ensemble, solo performance, and musicianship.
- (Group 1) Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Visual Art & Design
A discipline-based visual art education which includes studios in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, animation, digital media, photography, AP art history, and portfolio development.
- (Group 1) Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Performing Arts
A discipline-based music education that includes large ensemble, small ensemble, solo performance, and musicianship.
- (Group 1) Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Performing Arts
A program that explores all the collaborative components of theater. Students learn all the aspects of theater including acting, technical theater, musical theater, and theater management.
- (Group 1) Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
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Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
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Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
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4-Year College 55.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.20%
Unknown 26.80%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 57.40%
Other 0.10%
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Black 19.20%
Hispanic 22.80%
White 30.00%
Other 3.70%
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