Serving 3,595 students in grades 9-12, Edward R Murrow High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,595 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Edward R Murrow High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward R Murrow High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edward R Murrow High School?
The graduation rate of Edward R Murrow High School is 86%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edward R Murrow High School?
3,595 students attend Edward R Murrow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Edward R Murrow High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward R Murrow High School?
Edward R Murrow High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward R Murrow High School offer ?
Edward R Murrow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward R Murrow High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,595 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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