Serving 675 students in grades 9-12, Hero High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Hero High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hero High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hero High School is ranked #1526 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hero High School?
The graduation rate of Hero High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hero High School?
675 students attend Hero High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hero High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hero High School?
Hero High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hero High School offer ?
Hero High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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