At a glance
Reported students
733
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303
Hero High School: 733 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Hero High School
Hero High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bronx. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 7. NCES reports 733 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.5%) and Black (34.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hero High School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic61.5%
- Black34.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 7
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (The): X223
High · Grades 06–12
646 reported students
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
High · Grades 06–12
603 reported students
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College
High · Grades 09–12
596 reported students
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
High · Grades 06–12
460 reported students
Careers in Sports High School
High · Grades 09–12
446 reported students
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (The)
High · Grades 06–12
413 reported students
Public schools near Hero High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Haven Community High School High · New York City Geographic District # 7 | 10–12 | 248 | under 0.1 mi |
| Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science High · Charter · Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science | 09–12 | 488 | under 0.1 mi |
| Jm Rapport School for Career Development High · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 08–12 | 408 | 0.1 mi |
| American Dream Charter School High · Charter · American Dream Charter School | 06–12 | 603 | 0.1 mi |
| Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science High · New York City Geographic District # 7 | 06–12 | 460 | 0.4 mi |
| University Prep Charter High School High · Charter · University Prep Charter High School | 09–12 | 447 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hero High School
What grades does Hero High School serve?
Hero High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in New York City Geographic District # 7.
How many students attend Hero High School?
Hero High School reported 733 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hero High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 733 students and 73.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hero High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hero High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 7 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hero High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hero High School in?
Hero High School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hero High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mott Haven Community High School (under 0.1 mi), Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science (under 0.1 mi), Jm Rapport School for Career Development (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.