Edward R. Murrow High School: admissions and school facts
Edward R. Murrow High School (DBN 21K525) is a New York City public high school in Midwood, Brooklyn with 8 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Language criteria, Audition, District 75 inclusive services. Its average SAT is 1006 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 86% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 8
- Average SAT
- 1006
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 86%
- College and career rate
- 73%
- Students
- 3484
- Applicants per seat
- 2–9
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K57A
Focus: Communications
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
549 seats · 1329 applicants · 2 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Language criteriaK57B
Focus: Communications
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
23 seats · 172 applicants · 7 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to students whose home language is Chinese.
Language criteriaK57C
Focus: Communications
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
28 seats · 85 applicants · 3 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
AuditionK57J
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
41 seats · 109 applicants · 3 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
AuditionK57K
Focus: Visual Art & Design
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
49 seats · 459 applicants · 9 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
AuditionK57L
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
45 seats · 207 applicants · 5 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
AuditionK57P
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
26 seats · 170 applicants · 7 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Who can apply: Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
District 75 inclusive servicesK57U
For students whose IEP recommends District 75 inclusive services. Your child’s IEP team can explain eligibility and how to apply.
1 seats · 7 applicants · 7 per seat
Who can apply: The Inclusion Program is a partnership between a District 75 school and District 1-32 community school. This program is open to students currently recommended for an Inclusion program. If this is not your child's current IEP recommendation and you are interested in applying, contact their school-based IEP team or specializedprograms@schools.nyc.gov to discuss.
About the school
Edward R. Murrow High School has been preparing students to be college, career, and life-ready for over 50 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.
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin, French, Italian, Spanish
AP courses (26): Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language and Culture, Italian Language and Culture, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1, Physics 2, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art - 2D, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed: Golf
Clubs: PSAL SPORTS - COED, Bowling, Golf, PSAL SPORTS - GIRLS, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, PSAL SPORTS - BOYS, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 58%
- English language learners
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Economic need index
- 66%
- Asian
- 23%
- Black
- 18%
- Hispanic
- 23%
- White
- 30%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 79%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 54%
- Family and community ties
- 90%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 1600 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11230
- Neighborhood
- Midwood
- Subway
- B, Q to Av M
- Bus
- B11, B49, B6, B68, B9, BM1, BM3, BM4
- School hours
- 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Edward R. Murrow High School?
Edward R. Murrow High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Language criteria, Audition, District 75 inclusive services. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Edward R. Murrow High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 2 to 9 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Edward R. Murrow High School?
The average SAT was 1006 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Edward R. Murrow High School?
86% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 73% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Edward R. Murrow High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 1600 Avenue L, Brooklyn. Subway: B, Q to Av M. Bus: B11, B49, B6, B68, B9, BM1, BM3, BM4.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are