School Name
Edward R. Murrow High School
Overview Paragraph
Edward R. Murrow High School has been preparing students to be college-, career-, and life-ready for over 40 years. Designated a "School of Excellence" by the United States Department of Education, Edward R. Murrow High School has a long tradition of offering a wide variety of courses that are enhanced by high-quality instruction. We offer a wide range of academic opportunities and extracurricular activities in a learning environment that helps students discover their passions and talents as they learn to make their way in the world.
Academicopportunities1
Science Research (MSTAR Program), Murrow Med Program, Astronomy (planetarium), Forensics, Marine Science, Greenhouse, Computer Science
Academicopportunities2
Law Program, Psychology, INTEL, Journalism, Writer's Institute, Film Review, Social History Electives, Shakespeare, Holocaust/African/Latin Literature
Academicopportunities3
Jazz, Concert, Symphonic Bands; String, Chamber Orchestras; Women's Mixed, Gospel Chorus, Madrigal Choir; Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Music Production
Academicopportunities4
Photography, Technical Theater, Ceramics, Sculpture, Architectural & Fashion Design, Stage Construction, & Design/Lighting/Costuming, Play Production
Academicopportunities5
CTE program(s): Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise, Music Technology, Web & Digital Media Communications
Ell Programs
English as a New Language; Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish
Language Classes
French, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
Advancedplacement Courses
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Macroeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP United States History
Diplomaendorsements
Math, Science
Primary Address Line 1
1600 AVENUE L
Location
1600 AVENUE L, BROOKLYN NY 11230(40.619671, -73.959141)
Phone Number
718-258-9283
School Email
RDeInnocentiis@schools.nyc.gov
Bus
B11, B49, B6, B68, B9, BM1, BM3, BM4
Psal Sports Boys
Badminton, Bowling, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Psal Sports Girls
Badminton, Cross Country, Soccer, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Pct Stu Enough Variety
0.91
Geoeligibility
Open only to Brooklyn students/residents
School Accessibility
Partially Accessible
Prgdesc1
AP and research classes in all major curriculum areas in preparation for college and careers.
Prgdesc2
A two year comprehensive academic transitional bilingual program open to English language learners. Classes in two major content areas taught in Mandarin and English. This program emphasizes college and career readiness.
Prgdesc3
A two year comprehensive academic transitional bilingual program open to English language learners. Classes in two major content areas taught in Spanish and English. This program emphasizes college and career readiness.
Prgdesc4
A discipline-based music education that includes large ensemble, small ensemble, solo performance, and musicianship.
Prgdesc5
A discipline-based visual art education which includes studios in drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, animation, digital media, photography, fashion, art history, and portfolio development.
Prgdesc6
A discipline-based music education that includes large ensemble, small ensemble, solo performance, and musicianship.
Prgdesc7
A program that explores all the collaborative components of theater. Students learn all the aspects of theater including acting, technical theater, musical theater, and theater management.
Requirement1 4
Course Grades: English (85-100), Math (79-100), Science (80-100), Social Studies (80-100)
Requirement1 5
Attendance
Requirement1 6
Course Grades: English (70-100), Math (75-100), Science (75-100), Social Studies (80-100)
Requirement1 7
Attendance
Requirement2 4
Audition - Go to https://www.myschools.nyc/en/help/high-school/audition-dates/ for information and dates
Requirement2 5
Punctuality
Requirement2 6
Audition - Go to https://www.myschools.nyc/en/help/high-school/audition-dates/ for information and dates
Requirement2 7
Punctuality
Requirement3 4
Audition with common components
Requirement3 5
Course Grades: Average (81-100)
Requirement3 6
Audition with common components
Requirement3 7
Course Grades: English (88-100), Math (85-100), Science (88-100), Social Studies (89-100)
Requirement4 5
Art comparision
Requirement4 7
Audition - Go to https://www.myschools.nyc/en/help/high-school/audition-dates/ for information and dates
Requirement5 5
Individual Interview (On-Site)
Requirement5 7
Audition with common components
Requirement6 5
Portfolio of Student Work
Requirement7 5
Audition - Go to https://www.myschools.nyc/en/help/high-school/audition-dates/ for information and dates
Requirement8 5
Audition with common components
Offer Rate1 1
5% of offers went to this group
Offer Rate2 1
3% of offers went to this group
Program1
Communication Arts
Program2
Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin) Communication Arts
Program3
Bilingual Spanish Communication Arts
Program5
Fine and Visual Arts
Program6
Instrumental Music
Program8
Edward R. Murrow High School ACES 15:1 Program
Program9
Edward R. Murrow High School D75 Inclusion Program
Interest4
Performing Arts
Interest5
Visual Art & Design
Interest6
Performing Arts
Interest7
Performing Arts
Method2
Screened: Language
Method3
Screened: Language
Method9
D75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Grade9geapplicantsperseat1
9
Grade9geapplicantsperseat2
10
Grade9geapplicantsperseat3
10
Grade9geapplicantsperseat4
8
Grade9geapplicantsperseat5
12
Grade9geapplicantsperseat6
7
Grade9geapplicantsperseat7
12
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat1
6
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat2
3
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat3
11
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat4
6
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat5
8
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat6
3
Grade9swdapplicantsperseat7
11
Admissionspriority11
Priority to residents in Mid-Brooklyn Area A (beginning at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and LIRR to Avenue P to Coney Island Avenue, to Avenue K, to East 16th Street, to Avenue J, to East 15th Street, to LIRR to point of origin)
Admissionspriority21
Then to residents in Mid-Brooklyn Area B
Admissionspriority31
Then to Brooklyn students or residents
Eligibility1
Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Eligibility2
Open only to students whose home language is Chinese (Mandarin)
Eligibility3
Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish
Eligibility4
Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Eligibility5
Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Eligibility6
Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Eligibility7
Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Eligibility8
Open to students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program. If you are not currently an ACES student and are interested in the program, please contact acesprograms@schools.nyc.gov
Eligibility9
Open to students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services. If you are not currently in or recommended for these services, please contact D75info@schools.nyc.gov
Auditioninformation4
Perform a song without accompaniment. For guidance choosing a piece, go to www.ermurrowhs.org, and click on the music symbol for a list of recommended songs. Students may bring sheet music. At the audition, students will do a music aptitude assessment (such as matching pitches, singing scales, etc.).
Auditioninformation5
Prepare a portfolio of 8-15 pieces of original work. Include examples of observational drawings. Complete up to three drawing assignments at the audition. Check school's website for examples. They may include: the human figure, and drawing from observation or imagination.
Auditioninformation6
You may audition on more than one instrument. Perform a prepared solo selection. Bring your own instrument(s) (except piano, tuba, double bass, harp, percussion and guitar amplifiers, which are provided by the school). The student must bring a copy of the music they are performing for the adjudicating teacher. The copy will be returned to the student after the audition. Audition includes on-site music tasks (may include singing back melodic patterns, tapping back rhythmic patterns, play selected scales, or completing a sight reading, music theory or improvisation task.
Auditioninformation7
Perform two contrasting monologues (one minute each). Perform an on-demand dramatic or movement activity (e.g. impromptu reading from provided script or improvisation). Wear attire that allows free movement.
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