At a glance
Reported students
3,503
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
237.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
Edward R Murrow High School: 3,503 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Edward R Murrow High School
Edward R Murrow High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooklyn. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #21. NCES reports 3,503 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Edward R Murrow High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 237.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.1%
- Hispanic23.8%
- Black19%
- Asian22.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #21
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Abraham Lincoln High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,210 reported students
John Dewey High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,209 reported students
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
892 reported students
Kingsborough Early College School
High · Grades 06–12
722 reported students
William E Grady Career and Technical Education High School
High · Grades 09–12
646 reported students
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies
High · Grades 09–12
619 reported students
Public schools near Edward R Murrow High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Dove Team Charter School High · Charter · Urban Dove Team Charter School | 10–12 | 289 | 0.3 mi |
| James Madison High School High · New York City Geographic District #22 | 09–12 | 3,983 | 0.9 mi |
| Midwood High School High · New York City Geographic District #22 | 09–12 | 3,657 | 1 mi |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School High · New York City Geographic District #20 | 09–12 | 3,403 | 1.2 mi |
| Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment High · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–12 | 487 | 1.6 mi |
| Science Technology & Research Early College High · New York City Geographic District #17 | 06–12 | 586 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edward R Murrow High School
What grades does Edward R Murrow High School serve?
Edward R Murrow High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District #21.
How many students attend Edward R Murrow High School?
Edward R Murrow High School reported 3,503 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edward R Murrow High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 3,503 students and 237.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edward R Murrow High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edward R Murrow High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #21 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Edward R Murrow High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Edward R Murrow High School in?
Edward R Murrow High School is part of New York City Geographic District #21, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edward R Murrow High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Urban Dove Team Charter School (0.3 mi), James Madison High School (0.9 mi), Midwood High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.