HERO High School

HERO High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
455 Southern Blvd,  Bronx, NY
Mott Haven Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 7
3.8
3.0
683 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Kristin Cahill Garcia
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
930
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
50%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
460
Verbal
480
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
1
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
513:1

Student Diversity

Female
64.6%
Male
35.4%
Economically disadvantaged
95.1%
Female
64.6%
Hispanic
61.6%
Male
35.4%
Black
34.2%
Limited English proficient
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
White
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#237 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
CUNY Hunter College 52 Students
New York University 45 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 45 Students
Stony Brook University 40 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 38 Students
Pace University 37 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 31 Students
Cornell University 29 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 27 Students
CUNY Hostos Community College 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 60 Students
Biology 45 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Business 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 9 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 8 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 8 Students
Physical Therapy 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 27 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/18/2023
Heath Education and Research Occupation (Hero) High School is an amazing school that prepares students for life after high school. It has many early college classes that one can take and can obtain college credits from. This school also ensure everyone leaving the school has a feasible goal for their life. The school community also values togetherness, by having fun school wide events to allow all students to meet each other.
3.0 Senior
12/21/2020
they take us on trips almost every Friday, they provide us college courses. furthermore, teachers and advisors are always there and happy to help students who are confused or overwhelmed and want to give up in school or with personal issues.
5.0 Senior
5/29/2020
I had a fun an enjoyable time during my 4 years, I know I created some everlasting friendships at this school.
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3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/3/2026
My child has learn a lot and amazing teachers and she is in a safe place
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1.0 parent
1/7/2025
This school is horrible! From the guards to the teacher, counselors and forget about bringing a concern to the principal. The counselors and college prep staff are extremely unprofessional! And have very poor problem resolution between the students, teachers and parents. Is very concerning when the...
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HERO High School

HERO High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 7 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 683 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. HERO High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 930. The average home value in this area is $741,270. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science, Longwood Preparatory Academy, Mott Haven Village Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near HERO High School.

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