H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School) (07X259) 
455 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455, Bronx
Phone: 718-585-8013
Hours: 8:25am - 3:15pm
School Website: http://herohigh.net/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/07X259/
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School Leader: Kristin Cahill Garcia (kcahillgarcia@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Natalie Bacci (nbacci3@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Murley Rambarran (mrambarran2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Elizabeth O'Donnell (eodonnell7@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Shawn Lightburn (slightburn@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Daniel Kam-Gordon (dkamgordon@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Catherine Artis (cartis4@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
At HERO High, students prepare for successful careers in fields where they can change the world for the better. Students study to become a doctor or a nurse, a teacher, or a nonprofit or arts management professional through a challenging course of study that includes early college classes, real world problem solving, advanced math and science classes, a comprehensive work-based learning program and paid internships. There is lots of extra support at HERO High, including tutoring in every subject and an intensive advisory program that allows parents to stay in close contact with the school and students to receive the guidance they need. HERO students work hard, but they also have lots of fun at our many after-school clubs, arts electives, trips, school events and more. HERO students receive support even after they graduate, through tutoring for college classes, career coaching and and access to advanced career opportunities. At HERO High, we have your back for life! HERO High is a FutureReady and Modern Youth Apprenticeship school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school. We are part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, which helps us support career readiness for all our students. We have courses that help our ninth and tenth graders explore their career interests and develop readiness skills. Our students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, which allows them to earn and learn while in high school.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 63%
Academic Highlights: Career pathways in healthcare, arts and nonprofit management and education;, Lots if electives and after-school clubs, including visual art, music, dance, theater, herstory, student government, anime, builders, games, service learning and spoken word;, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Early college classes available at HERO High or on the campus of our partner, Hostos Community College, FutureReadyNYC: Education (Teaching & Training), Paid internships for every student as part of our comprehensive career preparation; advisory and tutoring in every subject;
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses On Site, College Trips, CRMYA School, Early College, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session
School Features:
NYC 9-14 School, which offer a six-year program where students earn a high school diploma, gain valuable work-based learning experiences, and can earn a no-cost Associate's degree (or up to two years of college credits)
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Health Professions
Students may take up to six years to complete their high school program which includes earning an Associate degree (or up to two years of college credit) and participating in internships.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics


Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)























Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)






4-Year College 38.00%
Other Postsecondary 12.70%
Unknown 37.40%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 65.70%

Black 32.90%
Hispanic 62.90%
White 1.40%
Other 1.00%
Hispanic 26.40%
White 44.40%
Other 12.50%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)


This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 122 (96%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
SETSS | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
Special Class | 13 (87%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
Counseling Services | 55 (85%) | N/A (N/A) | 10 (15%) |
Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
Occupational Therapy | <=5 (20%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (80%) |
Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (92%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (8%) |
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Transportation | Number Receiving |
Curb to School | 14 (100%) |
Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
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