Hero High School

Summary:

Hero High School is a public high school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 675 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #7, which is ranked 767 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hero High School faces significant challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of New York high schools, with proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas. Graduation rates at Hero High School are also below average, ranging from 69.4% to 85.1% over the past 5 years, compared to the state average of around 84%. The school serves a predominantly disadvantaged student population, with 91.7% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and 95% of the student body identifying as African American or Hispanic. Hero High School also has a significant population of English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with special needs, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 50% of New York high schools.

Comparing Hero High School to nearby schools, such as University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College and Hostos-Lincoln Academy Of Science, highlights the potential for improvement, as these schools have demonstrated more success in supporting their students. Hero High School's high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 34.1% to 67.9% over the past 5 years, is also a significant concern, as it can have a direct impact on student learning and academic achievement. Addressing the unique needs of subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with special needs, as well as the root causes of chronic absenteeism, could be critical areas of focus for the school to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 455 Southern Blvd
       Bronx, NY  10455


(718) 585-8013

District: New York City Geographic District # 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
1013th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,732 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  675

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.4%
African American:
31.4%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Compare Details Hero High School ranks worse than 81.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hero High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Hero High School has the largest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District # 7. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.4%), African American (31.4%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hero High School is 10.1. 10 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Hero High School employs 66.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hero High School is $21,732. 13 high schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hero High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hero High School 1013th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Hero High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 7:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 7 767th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hero High School

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Rank History for all students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 30.40 878th 1255 30.0%
2016 18.56 1090th 1255 13.1%
2017 10.06 1087th 1221 11.0%
2018 5.22 1160th 1210 4.1%
2019 10.89 1073rd 1207 11.1%
2022 12.35 1042nd 1190 12.4%
2023 22.24 922nd 1228 24.9%
2024 17.71 1013th 1242 18.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.38 500th 546 8.4%
2019 28.03 437th 565 22.7%
2022 24.75 416th 481 13.5%
2023 34.62 409th 583 29.8%
2024 24.65 554th 637 13.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.76 1054th 1095 3.7%
2019 14.14 1059th 1132 6.4%
2022 16.10 949th 1038 8.6%
2023 27.56 853rd 1130 24.5%
2024 34.13 750th 1144 34.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.06 1111th 1154 3.7%
2019 11.79 1053rd 1179 10.7%
2022 14.63 969th 1101 12.0%
2023 24.23 881st 1155 23.7%
2024 19.13 964th 1170 17.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.95 445th 498 10.6%
2019 31.82 362nd 493 26.6%
2022 33.46 267th 389 31.4%
2023 46.51 245th 531 53.9%
2024 29.14 434th 564 23.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.47 1140th 1176 3.1%
2019 7.14 1121st 1193 6.0%
2022 12.97 1003rd 1155 13.2%
2023 21.62 920th 1197 23.1%
2024 17.17 1018th 1219 16.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.60 1159th 1176 1.4%
2019 18.20 967th 1190 18.7%
2022 7.10 1068th 1154 7.5%
2023 21.43 919th 1191 22.8%
2024 21.20 945th 1211 22.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.37 618th 679 9.0%
2019 34.39 448th 686 34.7%
2022 23.04 495th 593 16.5%
2023 30.24 476th 671 29.1%
2024 29.20 507th 690 26.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hero High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.19 765th 791 3.3%
2019 13.36 728th 815 10.7%
2022 19.59 630th 760 17.1%
2023 36.63 505th 851 40.7%
2024 29.95 604th 865 30.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Hero High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 2 49 2 71 0 0 2 0 126
2015 4 82 5 137 2 0 2 0 232
2016 3 128 4 201 3 0 5 0 344
2017 3 174 4 259 7 1 5 0 453
2018 3 189 6 280 4 1 4 0 487
2019 4 205 7 305 3 1 4 0 529
2020 7 191 14 320 2 1 1 0 536
2021 6 167 11 320 2 1 2 0 509
2022 9 207 13 440 6 4 4 0 683
2023 9 212 12 408 4 1 29 0 675

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 Hero High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 126 9.0 14.0 97.6
2015 232 16.0 14.5 83.6
2016 344 26.0 13.2 79.7
2017 453 30.1 15.0 75.3
2018 487 34.0 14.3 83.4
2019 529 35.0 15.1 80.5
2020 536 43.8 12.2 83.6
2021 509 41.0 12.4 88.4
2022 683 63.6 10.7 89.8
2023 675 66.6 10.1 91.7

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 Hero High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 126 9.0 14.0 97.6
2015 232 16.0 14.5 83.6
2016 344 26.0 13.2 79.7
2017 453 30.1 15.0 75.3
2018 487 34.0 14.3 83.4
2019 529 35.0 15.1 80.5
2020 536 43.8 12.2 83.6
2021 509 41.0 12.4 88.4
2022 683 63.6 10.7 89.8
2023 675 66.6 10.1 91.7

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hero High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $824 (5.4%) $14,440 (94.6%) $15,264
2020 $696 (4.7%) $14,108 (95.3%) $14,804
2021 $1,456 (8.3%) $16,170 (91.7%) $17,627
2022 $3,174 (15.0%) $18,034 (85.0%) $21,209
2023 $2,531 (11.6%) $19,201 (88.4%) $21,732

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hero High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1073rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 922nd of 1228 High schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Hero High School)37.638.5
 1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 7)46.237.3
 8.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Hero High School)71.471.7
 0.3%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 7)70.461.3
 9.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Hero High School)51.739.4
 12.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District # 7)49.235.7
 13.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Hero High School)47.652.8
 5.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District # 7)51.753
 1.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529675
 27.6%
African American205212
 3.4%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian712
 71.4%
Hispanic305408
 33.8%
Pacific Islander11
White49
 125%
Two or More Races429
 625%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.5%91.7%
 11.2%


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Hero High School ranks in the bottom 18.4% of New York high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 675 students attended Hero High School.

Students at Hero High School are 60% Hispanic, 31% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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