Murray Hill Academy: admissions and school facts
Murray Hill Academy (DBN 02M432) is a New York City public high school in Murray Hill-Kips Bay, Manhattan with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 984 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 88% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 984
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 88%
- College and career rate
- 68%
- Students
- 385
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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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.)A19A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
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.
39 seats · 24 applicants · 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)A19B
Focus: Science & Math, Computer Science & Technology
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.
31 seats · 40 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
Murray Hill Academy is a US News & World Best High Schools in the Nation and ranks among the top 5% of high schools in New York State. We are a college and career preparatory high school for students who prefer a college-focused, personalized approach. We are a learning community that works hard and plays hard- with schoolwide events like our annual Talent Show, Halloween Fashion Show, Awards Ceremonies, Olympics, Student vs Staff Basketball Game, and annual trips to Dave & Busters, Ice Skating, Central Park, Camping, Luna Park, laser tag, bowling, and many more! We have a competitive, specialized Computer Science & Math program that includes 1 year of computer science taken at MHA and 1 course taken at Baruch College for free college credit. Our rigorous curriculum ensures ALL students take at least 4 years of all core subjects, at least 4 Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and other...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
AP courses (5): Biology, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, United States Government and Politics, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball
Clubs: Full Service NYU Health Clinic, Grade Level and All School Student Government, Robotics Club, Book Club, Cheerleading Team, Chess Club, Chinese Culture Club, Meditation Club, LGBTQ+ Club, Cooking Club, Art Club, Girls Inc, Green Team, STEP Team, Open Gym, Yearbook, College Application Supports, School Newspaper (The Paw Print), Muslim Student Union, BringChange2Mind (Mental Health) Club, Paid Internships, th grade Capstone Project with L+M Real Estate Development C, National Honor Society, In School Internships
Students
- Girls
- 52%
- English language learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Economic need index
- 75%
- Asian
- 18%
- Black
- 19%
- Hispanic
- 46%
- White
- 11%
- Multi-racial
- 3%
- 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
- 87%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 61%
- Family and community ties
- 76%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 111 East 33Rd Street, New York, NY 10016
- Neighborhood
- Murray Hill-Kips Bay
- Subway
- 4, 5, 7, GS to Grand Central-42nd St; 6 to 33rd St; B, D, F, M, N, Q, R to 34th St
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BM5, BxM1, BxM10, BxM11, BxM18, BxM2, BxM3, BxM4, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M4, M42, M5, M55, M7, M9, Q32, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM21, QM24, QM3, QM31, QM32, QM34, QM35, QM36, QM4, QM40, QM42, QM44, QM5, QM6, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM22, SIM23, SIM24, SIM25, SIM26, SIM3, SIM30, SIM31, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM8, SIM8X, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68
- School hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Murray Hill Academy?
Murray Hill Academy admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Murray Hill Academy?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Murray Hill Academy?
The average SAT was 984 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 Murray Hill Academy?
88% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 68% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Murray Hill Academy and how do you get there?
The school is at 111 East 33Rd Street, Manhattan. Subway: 4, 5, 7, GS to Grand Central-42nd St; 6 to 33rd St; B, D, F, M, N, Q, R to 34th St. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BM5, BxM1, BxM10, BxM11, BxM18, BxM2, BxM3, BxM4, BxM6, BxM7, BxM8, BxM9, M1, M101, M102, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M2, M3, M34-SBS, M34A-SBS, M4, M42, M5, M55, M7, M9, Q32, QM1, QM10, QM12, QM15, QM16, QM17, QM18, QM2, QM20, QM21, QM24, QM3, QM31, QM32, QM34, QM35, QM36, QM4, QM40, QM42, QM44, QM5, QM6, SIM10, SIM11, SIM1C, SIM22, SIM23, SIM24, SIM25, SIM26, SIM3, SIM30, SIM31, SIM33C, SIM3C, SIM4C, SIM6, SIM8, SIM8X, X27, X28, X37, X38, X63, X64, X68.
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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