Is Murray Hill Academy a good school?

Murray Hill Academy ranks 618 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Murray Hill Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Murray Hill Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Murray Hill Academy?

Students at Murray Hill Academy are 40% Hispanic, 25% African American, 15% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 7% White, 2% Pacific Islander.

Murray Hill Academy

Summary:

Murray Hill Academy is a public high school in New York City's New York City Geographic District #2, serving 232 students in grades 9-12. The school has a district rank of 335 out of 865 in New York state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While Murray Hill Academy has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the years, its performance on Regents/Common Core exams is mixed compared to district and state averages. The school performs well in subjects like English Language Arts, Global History and Geography, and U.S. History and Government, but struggles in areas like Algebra I, Geometry, and Living Environment. However, the school's performance is particularly strong for African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the top 25% and top 35% of New York high schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 77.0% and 85.1% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the district and state averages, and it has faced significant challenges with chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 34.1% to 73.4% in recent years.

Nearby schools, such as School of the Future High School and Baruch College Campus High School, have generally outperformed Murray Hill Academy on academic measures and have higher graduation rates. However, Murray Hill Academy serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to these nearby schools, which may contribute to the performance gap. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, could be key to improving overall student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

111 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016

(212) 696-0195

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
618^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,581

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.7%

African American:

25.4%

Two or more races:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Murray Hill Academy ranks better than 50.2% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 15^th among 56 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Murray Hill Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Murray Hill Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.7%), African American (25.4%), two or more races (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murray Hill Academy is 10.5, which is the 21^st best among 56 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

Compare Murray Hill Academy employs 21.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murray Hill Academy is $24,581, which is the 11^th highest among 56 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Murray Hill Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray Hill Academy 618^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Murray Hill Academy in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 335^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Murray Hill Academy

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Rank History for all students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2012	14.45	1012^th	1198	15.5%
2013	12.23	1033^rd	1217	15.1%
2014	14.78	1040^th	1237	15.9%
2015	32.60	857^th	1255	31.7%
2016	30.93	880^th	1255	29.9%
2017	22.65	897^th	1221	26.5%
2018	21.16	931^st	1210	23.1%
2019	55.75	607^th	1207	49.7%
2022	36.04	759^th	1190	36.2%
2023	55.00	594^th	1228	51.6%
2024	52.51	618^th	1242	50.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	87.63	28^th	565	95.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.33	876^th	1095	20.0%
2019	67.41	290^th	1132	74.4%
2022	41.46	550^th	1038	47.0%
2023	66.68	272^nd	1130	75.9%
2024	73.26	219^th	1144	80.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.32	931^st	1154	19.3%
2019	61.91	382^nd	1179	67.6%
2022	25.69	823^rd	1101	25.2%
2023	59.12	411^th	1155	64.4%
2024	60.86	380^th	1170	67.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.65	222^nd	498	55.4%
2019	80.85	39^th	493	92.1%
2022	28.58	297^th	389	23.7%
2023	53.29	182^nd	531	65.7%
2024	76.08	56^th	564	90.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	18.84	969^th	1176	17.6%
2019	56.23	589^th	1193	50.6%
2022	39.22	723^rd	1155	37.4%
2023	53.44	604^th	1197	49.5%
2024	53.71	595^th	1219	51.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.38	874^th	1176	25.7%
2019	54.51	584^th	1190	50.9%
2022	33.65	757^th	1154	34.4%
2023	55.50	546^th	1191	54.2%
2024	58.90	520^th	1211	57.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.14	353^rd	426	17.1%
2019	53.81	244^th	447	45.4%
2022	31.73	292^nd	386	24.4%
2023	37.39	291^st	424	31.4%
2024	42.49	269^th	426	36.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.65	572^nd	679	15.8%
2019	65.50	192^nd	686	72.0%
2022	35.97	368^th	593	37.9%
2023	56.77	226^th	671	66.3%
2024	76.30	106^th	690	84.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	40.89	455^th	791	42.5%
2019	71.40	180^th	815	77.9%
2022	47.81	367^th	760	51.7%
2023	68.17	212^th	851	75.1%
2024	61.12	276^th	865	68.1%

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Rank History for White students at Murray Hill Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	14.05	717^th	781	8.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a teacher
Wednesday, October 30, 2019

I have been an educator for the past fourteen years in New York City public schools and have been delighted to spend the last four of those at Murray Hill Academy. Murray Hill Academy focuses on developing students academics, but also the mindsets with which they approach learning. With a strong foundation in academics inside the classroom, the school also supports students with an advisory program and plethora of extra curricular activities and experiences. During the last year our students saw multiple Broadway shows, took an overnight trip to tour monuments in Washington, DC as well as the African American Museum for History and Culture, and even took a group of 15 students to Italy and Greece over the April break. It is a wonderful place to teach, learn, and explore. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, October 28, 2019

Murray Hill Academy is great school. The school makes sure that students are on top with their grades and makes sure students have that one -on -one attention succeed with their learning. They offer many trips and opportunities. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, October 28, 2019

Murray Hill Academy is a great school with friendly staff and students. You can go to anyone and be comforted with no worries. The workload is not at all difficult and there is plenty of resources for students to use including the library and the guidance councilor. We tend to have trips that allow us to go to different places around the world such as our Europe trip which brought us to Greece and Italy. We also have the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. and explore the different interesting facts about that area. Close Quote

by a teacher
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Murray Hill Academy is a poorly run school with a scary level of absenteeism among students and way too many fights. I resigned from the school due to its horrible conditions. Students missed many days of school out of fear for their safety. A visitor came to the school and was unable to meet with students because a multi-student fight broke out and he had to remain in the principal's office for his own safety. The bathrooms have to be locked so that students don't abuse illegal substances in them. One girl was attacked by another girl in the bathroom. The attendance teacher routinely berates and humiliates parents, students, and other staff members. It' a terrible environment to send your children. Don't let the Manhattan address fool you. Beware of Murray Hill Academy. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Murray Hill Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	8	65	12	54	2	0	0	141
2012	9	88	17	97	3	0	0	214
2013	9	115	22	138	3	1	0	288
2014	11	114	22	157	1	0	0	305
2015	15	94	19	149	2	0	1	280
2016	16	94	20	155	2	0	4	291
2017	21	98	18	167	3	0	6	313
2018	16	100	24	166	3	0	8	317
2019	20	94	18	163	5	0	7	307
2020	14	85	16	145	3	0	7	270
2021	28	66	25	131	4	3	8	265
2022	20	64	26	121	6	3	7	247
2023	16	59	24	92	2	4	35	232

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Murray Hill Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	141	9.0	15.6	80.9
2012	214	20.0	10.7	77.1
2013	288	25.0	11.5	80.9
2014	305	26.0	11.7	77.7
2015	280	25.0	11.2	77.9
2016	291	24.0	12.1	80.4
2017	313	26.9	11.6	78.6
2018	317	25.0	12.6	83.6
2019	307	24.0	12.7	86.3
2020	270	28.8	9.3	87
2021	265	23.0	11.5	83.4
2022	247	23.0	10.7	83.4
2023	232	21.9	10.5	80.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Murray Hill Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	141	9.0	15.6	80.9
2012	214	20.0	10.7	77.1
2013	288	25.0	11.5	80.9
2014	305	26.0	11.7	77.7
2015	280	25.0	11.2	77.9
2016	291	24.0	12.1	80.4
2017	313	26.9	11.6	78.6
2018	317	25.0	12.6	83.6
2019	307	24.0	12.7	86.3
2020	270	28.8	9.3	87
2021	265	23.0	11.5	83.4
2022	247	23.0	10.7	83.4
2023	232	21.9	10.5	80.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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