Hero High School
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Grades 9-12
1,083rd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Hero High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hero High School 1,083rd of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 5% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2022 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Hero High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Hero High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 723 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.3% | 62.7% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 38.9% | 33.2% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Hero High School
Typical home value $490K in zip 10455 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2011
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Hero High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Mott Haven Community High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0 mi away822nd of 1,137
ELA 52% · Math 41% - –Jm Rapport School for Career DevelopmentNYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.1 mi away
- 2American Dream Charter SchoolAmerican Dream Charter School · 0.1 mi away · charter986th of 1,137
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 2Hostos-Lincoln Academy of ScienceNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.4 mi away997th of 1,137
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 7University Prep Charter High SchoolUniversity Prep Charter High School · 0.4 mi away · charter395th of 1,137
ELA 84% · Math 53% - 1Urban Dove Team Charter School IIUrban Dove Team Charter School II · 0.4 mi away · charter1,112th of 1,137
ELA 24% · Math 22% - 5International Community High SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.6 mi away610th of 1,137
ELA 56% - 10University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community CollegeNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.6 mi away63rd of 1,137
ELA 90%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hero High School in?
Hero High School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 7 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Hero High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hero High School 1,083rd of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Hero High School?
Hispanic 63%, Black 33%, Asian 2%, White 1% (723 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hero High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10455 is $490K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.