H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School) (07X259)
455 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455, Bronx
Phone: 718-585-8013
Email: info@herohigh.net
Hours: 8:25am - 3:15pm
Principal: Kristin Cahill Garcia
School Website: http://herohigh.net/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/07X259/
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Subway: 2, 5 to Jackson Av; 6 to East 143rd St-St Mary's St
Bus: Bx17, Bx19, Bx33, Bx4
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Program Details
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.
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
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This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
About the School
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.
Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Teaching & Training (P-12 Teacher), Paid internships for every student as part of our comprehensive career preparation; advisory and tutoring in every subject;, 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;, Early college classes available at HERO High or on the campus of our partner, Hostos Community College, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Free Associate degrees in Nursing and Community Health;CTE program(s): Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, CRMYA School, Early College, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, 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
Upcoming Events
- October 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm Open House- In-person
- October 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm Open House- In-person
- November 16, 2024 @ 10:00 am Open House - In-person
- November 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm Open House- In-person
- December 2, 2024 @ 5:00 pm Open House - Remote
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 26.20%
Other Postsecondary 10.90%
Unknown 44.70%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 65.70%
Black 32.90%
Hispanic 62.90%
White 1.40%
Other 1.00%
Hispanic 27.10%
White 44.30%
Other 12.90%
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