Overview
Edward R. Murrow High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, located at 1600 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11230 [1][2][3]. It is part of NYC Public Schools and is identified in district records as school K525, with the district-borough-number 21K525 [3]. The school serves grades 9 through 12, and the NYC Public Schools listing also includes the designation SE [2][3]. Its official website is https://www.ermurrowhs.org/ [1].
For families comparing schools, the most reliable starting points are the school’s official website, the NYC MySchools school page, and the NYC Public Schools school page [1][2][3]. These sources provide different types of information: the school site publishes events and school-reported highlights; MySchools carries admissions and school-quality information; and the NYC Public Schools page lists contacts, accessibility, meals, and building details [1][2][3].
Location and School Identity
The verified campus address is 1600 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11230 [1][2][3]. The school is in Geographic District 21 and the borough of Brooklyn [3]. Its official school number is K525, and its district-borough-number is 21K525 [3]. The NYC Public Schools page notes that the school shares a building with other schools, so visitors should use the school’s official communications for building-specific instructions [3].
Edward R. Murrow High School should not be confused with other schools that may share part of the name or with programs in other districts. The identifiers K525 and 21K525, together with the Avenue L address, distinguish this campus within NYC Public Schools [2][3].
Transportation information listed on MySchools includes subway lines B and Q to Avenue M and bus routes B11, B49, B6, B68, B9, BM1, BM3, and BM4 [2]. The same listing gives school hours of 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. [2]. These details can change, so families should confirm current schedules and travel plans with the school or NYC Public Schools.
Grades and Academic Programs
Edward R. Murrow High School serves grades 9–12 [2]. The NYC Public Schools page lists grades 09, 10, 11, 12, and SE [3]. The school is a high school within NYC Public Schools, not an elementary or middle school [2][3].
Available academic offerings listed by MySchools include Advanced Placement courses and advanced math, with examples such as Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, and AP Chinese Language and Culture [2]. The retrieved excerpt also lists an AP Computer course but is truncated, so the full AP catalog should be checked with the school [2]. MySchools also lists Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise and Music Technology, diploma endorsements, and language courses [2].
The school’s own website states in its "At a Glance" section that it offers 25 AP courses and more than 100 electives each year [1]. It also advertises a virtual Screened Programs Information Session that covers screened programs and the audition process [1]. Because screened programs can have separate application or audition requirements, families should treat the school website and MySchools as the authoritative sources for current program details and deadlines [1][2].
These program descriptions are school- or district-reported and do not by themselves indicate admission eligibility. A student’s access to a specific AP, CTE, screened, or audition-based program depends on the school’s current rules and the NYC high school admissions process [1][2][3].
Enrollment and School Data
The NYC MySchools school page displays an enrollment figure of 3,691 students [2]. The retrieved excerpt does not show the reporting year for that figure, so readers should treat it as a listing value rather than a confirmed current-year count [2]. For official enrollment and demographic data by school year, families should consult NYC Public Schools reporting tools [3].
MySchools also displays school-quality and climate information. In the retrieved excerpt, the page reports that 80% of students graduate in four years and 75% enroll in college or career programs [2]. It lists safety and school climate as "Good," with 89% of students reporting they feel safe in hallways and the cafeteria, 86% reporting they feel safe in bathrooms and locker rooms, and 60% reporting that the school offers a wide enough variety of programs, classes, and activities [2]. Relationships with families are also listed as "Good" [2]. The excerpt does not show the survey year or sample size for these figures, so they should be interpreted as reported measures from the MySchools page, not as current or comprehensive judgments about the school [2].
The school website’s At a Glance section reports additional school-provided highlights: it states that the school was ranked #3 among the most diverse public high schools in NYC, that it offers 25 AP courses and 100+ electives, that the Class of 2024 earned $63 million in merit-based scholarships, and that it has 16 PSAL teams [1]. These are school-reported claims and should be read with the understanding that the website does not provide methodology or reporting periods in the retrieved excerpt [1].
Admissions and Enrollment
Edward R. Murrow High School is a New York City public high school [3]. The NYC Public Schools page directs families to MySchools.nyc for school-specific admission information [3]. MySchools is the official NYC application platform for many public school admissions processes, and it is the appropriate place to verify current eligibility, deadlines, and application steps [2][3].
The school website and MySchools both list admissions-related events, including an Open House and a Screened Programs Information Session [1][2]. The retrieved MySchools excerpt shows an Open House on 10/19/2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and a Screened Programs Information Session on 10/28/2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [2]. The school website also lists an Open House and a Screened Programs Information Session, but its event text contains date inconsistencies in the retrieved excerpt, so families should confirm exact dates and registration details directly with the school [1].
The NYC Public Schools page directs families to MySchools.nyc for school-specific admission information [3]. Families should use that official process to confirm eligibility rather than relying on the school’s location or district affiliation. Attendance at an open house or information session does not guarantee admission, and families should check whether a program is screened, whether an audition or additional materials are required, and what the current application timeline is [1][2][3].
Student Services and Family Information
Accessibility: Both NYC MySchools and NYC Public Schools list Edward R. Murrow High School as partially accessible [2][3]. Families with specific accessibility needs should contact the school directly to discuss the building and program accommodations [3].
Contacts listed on the NYC Public Schools page include Principal Allen Barge, Parent Coordinator Jose Rodriguez, Respect for All Liaison Kasha Boodram, Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison Kimberly Watson, and 504 Coordinator Michael Galotti [3]. District contacts include Superintendent Michael Prayor and Family Support Coordinator Nadia Gaynor, with a district phone number of 718-368-8515 and an address at 1830 Shore Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11235 [3]. The Education Council President is listed as Jay Brown, with an Education Council phone number of 917-960-2512 [3]. These names and numbers are as listed in the retrieved NYC Public Schools page and may change [3].
Mental health and wellness: The NYC Public Schools page advises families to ask the Parent Coordinator, School Social Worker, or School Counselor for information about the school’s mental health program [3]. It also lists a School-Based Mental Health Clinic, The Jewish Board, at 212-632-4700 [3].
Meals: The NYC Public Schools page lists free student meals with breakfast from 7:15 a.m. to 9:21 a.m. and lunch from 9:05 a.m. to 1:21 p.m.; the breakfast menu is High School Breakfast and the lunch menu is Food Court Lunch [3]. Meal schedules and menus can change [3].
Transportation: MySchools lists subway lines B and Q to Avenue M and bus routes B11, B49, B6, B68, B9, BM1, BM3, and BM4 [2]. Students and families should confirm current MTA routes and any school-specific transportation eligibility with NYC Public Schools [2][3].
History and Community Context
The NYC MySchools overview states that Edward R. Murrow High School has been preparing students to be college, career, and life-ready for over 50 years and that it has been designated a "School of Excellence" by the United States Department of Education [2]. The retrieved sources do not provide a founding date, so this profile does not state one [2]. The school is located in Brooklyn’s District 21 and shares a building with other schools, which is relevant context for families navigating the campus [3].
The school website describes a broad extracurricular and academic environment, including 16 PSAL teams and a large elective catalog [1]. These highlights are school-published and should be verified with the school for the current year [1].
How to Verify Current Information
Because school programs, admissions rules, contacts, and schedules can change, families should verify details directly with official sources:
- Edward R. Murrow High School official website: https://www.ermurrowhs.org/ [1]
- NYC MySchools school page for Edward R. Murrow High School (21K525): https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/21K525/ [2]
- NYC Public Schools school page for Edward R. Murrow High School (K525): https://www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/K525 [3]
For admissions, use MySchools.nyc as directed by NYC Public Schools [3]. For school quality and accountability information, NYC Public Schools notes that the DOE develops reports using multiple sources, including student feedback [3]. Families can use those reports alongside the school’s own materials and a visit or information session to form a complete picture [1][3].