Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers: admissions and school facts
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers (DBN 02M520) is a New York City public high school in Chinatown, Manhattan with 2 admissions programs. Admission: Open, Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 819 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 94% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 2
- Average SAT
- 819
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 94%
- Students
- 92
- Applicants per seat
- 0
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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.
OpenM50B
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
No screening by grades or tests: seats are offered by priority (borough, zone, language) and a random number.
118 seats · 14 applicants · under 1 per seat
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)M50C
Focus: Science & Math
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.
71 seats · 19 applicants · under 1 per seat
About the school
The mission of Murry Bergtraum (MBHS) is to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to enter and succeed in post-secondary institutions. The Ninth Grade Academy provides the academic support, skills, and resources in a small nurturing environment needed for students to graduate in four years. As students progress, internships and mentoring opportunities support our academic goals with real-world experiences. The Blazer Early College Preparatory Academy, a STEM program, emphasizes analytical and critical-thinking skills through an early reinforcement of college learning across a rigorous curriculum. Relationships established with our corporate and academic partners are at the foundation of our program.
Courses and languages
AP courses (3): Biology, English Literature and Composition, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Softball, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Students
- Girls
- 38%
- English language learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Economic need index
- 89%
- Asian
- 4%
- Black
- 39%
- Hispanic
- 52%
- White
- 3%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
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
- 93%
- Rigorous instruction
- 57%
- Supportive environment
- 56%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 411 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038
- Neighborhood
- Chinatown
- Subway
- 1, E to Park Place; 2, 3, A, C to Fulton St; 4, 5, 6, J, Z to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; N, Q to Canal St; R to City Hall
- Bus
- BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M55, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, X27, X28, X37, X38
- School hours
- 8:20 AM – 2:45 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers admits students through: Open, 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 Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 0 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
The average SAT was 819 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 Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers?
94% of students graduate in four years (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers and how do you get there?
The school is at 411 Pearl Street, Manhattan. Subway: 1, E to Park Place; 2, 3, A, C to Fulton St; 4, 5, 6, J, Z to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; N, Q to Canal St; R to City Hall. Bus: BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4, BxM18, M103, M15, M15-SBS, M22, M55, M9, QM11, QM25, QM7, QM8, SIM1, SIM10, SIM11, SIM15, SIM1C, SIM2, SIM3, SIM31, SIM32, SIM33C, SIM34, SIM35, SIM3C, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X, SIM5, SIM6, X27, X28, X37, X38.
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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