Is High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow a good school?

High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow ranks in the bottom 20.4% of New York high schools.

How many students attend High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow?

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow.

What is the racial makeup of High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow?

Students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow are 75% African American, 14% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Summary:

High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brooklyn, New York, with a student population of 452. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #17, which is ranked 636 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 492 out of 1,255 New York high schools in 2014-2015 to 989 out of 1,242 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars out of 5 to 1 star out of 5 during the same period. The school's performance is particularly low for female, male, African American, Hispanic, and special education students, with rankings in the bottom 20-30% of New York high schools for these subgroups. However, the school performs better for Asian students, ranking in the top 50% of New York high schools.

Nearby schools, such as Medgar Evers College Preparatory School, outperform High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow on several metrics, including statewide ranking, graduation rates, and test scores. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending of around $17,000, its student-teacher ratio of 14.7 is similar to or higher than the nearby schools, suggesting that the higher spending may not be translating into smaller class sizes or more individualized attention. The school's location in a low-income district and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (around 77-80%) may be contributing factors to its struggles.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203

(718) 756-5325

District: New York City Geographic District #17

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,084

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 452

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.8%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Asian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.7%

See top rated New York high schools

Compare High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow ranks worse than 79.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 8^th among 18 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow 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 Racial makeup is: African American (74.8%), Hispanic (14.4%), Asian (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Compare Details (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow is 14.7. 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow employs 30.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow is $17,084. 14 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow:

SchoolDigger ranks High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow 989^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

New York City Geographic District #17:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #17 636^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow.

What do you think?

Your rating for High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Compare

Rank History for all students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	28.76	736^th	935	21.3%
2006	24.89	782^nd	986	20.7%
2007	31.65	767^th	1002	23.5%
2008	44.55	684^th	1027	33.4%
2009	54.80	559^th	1086	48.5%
2010	55.66	550^th	1117	50.8%
2011	48.49	686^th	1165	41.1%
2012	48.65	692^nd	1198	42.2%
2013	58.81	579^th	1217	52.4%
2014	62.68	424^th	1237	65.7%
2015	58.64	492^nd	1255	60.8%
2016	52.87	598^th	1255	52.4%
2017	41.67	729^th	1221	40.3%
2018	43.52	740^th	1210	38.8%
2019	37.01	802^nd	1207	33.6%
2022	23.56	876^th	1190	26.4%
2023	11.51	1075^th	1228	12.5%
2024	19.32	989^th	1242	20.4%

See the entire list of New York High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.89	811^th	1095	25.9%
2019	37.37	691^st	1132	39.0%
2022	24.43	832^nd	1038	19.8%
2023	17.79	1018^th	1130	9.9%
2024	18.39	1038^th	1144	9.3%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.34	622^nd	1154	46.1%
2019	41.31	724^th	1179	38.6%
2022	27.60	808^th	1101	26.6%
2023	11.82	1031^st	1155	10.7%
2024	21.88	929^th	1170	20.6%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	76.34	63^rd	498	87.3%
2019	63.59	139^th	493	71.8%
2022	51.25	139^th	389	64.3%
2023	40.83	309^th	531	41.8%
2024	42.61	303^rd	564	46.3%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for Female students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	44.81	714^th	1176	39.3%
2019	39.41	777^th	1193	34.9%
2022	24.65	852^nd	1155	26.2%
2023	12.39	1047^th	1197	12.5%
2024	17.99	1012^th	1219	17.0%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	37.94	756^th	1176	35.7%
2019	30.05	846^th	1190	28.9%
2022	24.24	845^th	1154	26.8%
2023	11.61	1050^th	1191	11.8%
2024	22.81	923^rd	1211	23.8%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.94	197^th	426	53.8%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.61	202^nd	679	70.3%
2019	57.23	256^th	686	62.7%
2022	31.30	407^th	593	31.4%
2023	23.00	540^th	671	19.5%
2024	32.45	470^th	690	31.9%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	54.50	339^th	791	57.1%
2019	41.54	463^rd	815	43.2%
2022	59.18	279^th	760	63.3%
2023	31.13	558^th	851	34.4%
2024	27.97	622^nd	865	28.1%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Hispanic Students!

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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a student
Wednesday, September 2, 2009

I go to this school and it is great. The teachers really take the time to get to know each student as an individual and are always available if you need them. The teachers set up meetings with the students (or have an open door policy) during lunch after school and even before school starts. This school teaches the basic academic while also instilling the importance and value of community service. I also feel that with the work given to us in this school and the responsibility that falls upon us while attending HSPS prepares us as students for not only college but the real world. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!

Q.E. {{Class of 2010}} Close Quote

Enrollment information for High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	0	81	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	97
2005	1	169	1	29	0	n/a	n/a	200
2006	0	250	6	39	0	n/a	n/a	295
2007	1	347	4	51	0	n/a	n/a	403
2008	2	346	5	52	0	n/a	n/a	405
2009	2	347	6	49	0	n/a	n/a	404
2010	0	335	3	49	0	n/a	n/a	387
2011	1	358	6	42	0	0	0	407
2012	3	347	16	51	0	0	0	417
2013	4	356	15	57	0	0	0	432
2014	4	351	19	61	0	0	2	437
2015	4	348	23	81	0	0	3	459
2016	7	349	22	79	1	0	7	465
2017	5	342	19	79	1	2	7	455
2018	4	350	18	72	2	2	8	456
2019	6	358	13	72	2	4	8	463
2020	4	376	12	64	6	6	7	475
2021	11	390	13	84	7	9	8	522
2022	11	356	9	68	10	7	5	466
2023	10	338	14	65	11	4	10	452

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 High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	97	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	200	n/a	n/a	0
2006	295	21.0	14.0	77.3
2007	403	31.0	13.0	82.9
2008	405	29.5	13.7	81.2
2009	404	26.5	15.2	76
2010	387	28.1	13.7	n/a
2011	407	22.2	18.3	75.9
2012	417	22.5	18.5	81.8
2013	432	22.3	19.3	84.3
2014	437	24.0	18.2	85.6
2015	459	23.0	19.9	83
2016	465	27.0	17.2	77.4
2017	455	28.0	16.2	82.6
2018	456	29.0	15.6	80.3
2019	463	29.0	15.9	76.5
2020	475	31.7	14.9	78.3
2021	522	30.6	17.0	77.2
2022	466	35.6	13.0	79.8
2023	452	30.6	14.7	77.7

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 High School For Public Service-Heroes Of Tomorrow

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	97	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	200	n/a	n/a	0
2006	295	21.0	14.0	77.3
2007	403	31.0	13.0	82.9
2008	405	29.5	13.7	81.2
2009	404	26.5	15.2	76
2010	387	28.1	13.7	n/a
2011	407	22.2	18.3	75.9
2012	417	22.5	18.5	81.8
2013	432	22.3	19.3	84.3
2014	437	24.0	18.2	85.6
2015	459	23.0	19.9	83
2016	465	27.0	17.2	77.4
2017	455	28.0	16.2	82.6
2018	456	29.0	15.6	80.3
2019	463	29.0	15.9	76.5
2020	475	31.7	14.9	78.3
2021	522	30.6	17.0	77.2
2022	466	35.6	13.0	79.8
2023	452	30.6	14.7	77.7

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.

Immunization Rates