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Edward R. Murrow High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1600 Avenue L,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 21
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Mr. Allen Barge
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
89%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
85%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B+
B+
B
B+
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
89%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
234
Full Time Teachers
234
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
58.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
269:1
Student Diversity
Female
57.4%
Male
42.5%
White
28.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.1%
Hispanic
22.3%
Black
18.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#3
Most Diverse Public HS in New York
#34
Niche Standout HS in New York
#42
Best HS for the Arts in New York
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Brooklyn College
815 Students
CUNY Hunter College
784 Students
New York University
745 Students
Stony Brook University
640 Students
Pace University
458 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY
451 Students
CUNY Baruch College
443 Students
Cornell University
298 Students
Boston University
293 Students
Columbia University
262 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
368 Students
Business
360 Students
Biology
236 Students
Nursing
219 Students
Computer Science
199 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
145 Students
Finance
117 Students
Accounting
113 Students
Political Science and Government
107 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
101 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/28/2025
Having gone to this school and graduating the year 2024, I can honestly say this school does need improving, btu it also provided me some of my best years ever.
2/26/2025
I enrolled as a freshman and had a great experience with the research program. Even though Murrow was limited on science and heavily arts and theater based, there was a good selection for those who were interested in STEM.
2/11/2025
Great course options. Some teachers are overly rude and strict, but the rest of the school does not follow.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/18/2024
I'm currently in this school as a freshman.So if your wondering what time the school starts its A Band=1st period=7:45am-8:33am.But if you were accepted in the school then you will receive a email from them telling you what is time you must be in school so don't worry!
10/28/2019
My daughter graduated last year form Murrow. Murrow offers a breadth of resources to its students The question is what you make out of it. My daughter was in the advanced science program but some teachers were not rather disappointing. She sailed through the four years there and graduated with a goo...
4/23/2018
bad, very bad. there are a lot of academic aspects to it and the offers they have are benificial, but the kids aren't respectful and when brought to attention they don't do much about bullying. the classes are very crazy and in some classes they even bully the teachers and mess with them. the teache...
7/15/2016
I graduated from Murrow in 2001. It was a great high school experience. Offers many different learning experience.
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List Price Range
$215K - $4.3M
Homes For Sale
129
Average Home Value
$1,058,248
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
68%
Average Household Income
$92,105
% of College Grads
47%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,321 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
85.1%
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Edward R. Murrow High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 21 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 3,595 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 89% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Edward R. Murrow High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,058,248. Discover additional schools in the area, like James Madison High School, Midwood High School, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Edward R. Murrow High School.