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: 8:45am - 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 School, students plan to change the world for the better by preparing for successful careers in healthcare, education, business and nonprofit management and green careers. Our pathway programs provide specialized training and placement in occupations including registered nurse (RN), radiological technician, licensed practical nurse (LPN), community health worker, certified nursing assistant (CNA), teacher, paraprofessional, business or nonprofit executive and HVAC technician. Through our P-Tech program, students can complete a free 2-year college degree in Nursing or Community Health. HERO students pursue 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. Our intensive advisory program allows parents to stay in close contact with the school and students to receive college and career counseling throughout every year of high school. Advisors connect students with tutoring, counseling, after-school clubs, electives, early college classes and internships according to student interest and need. HERO students work hard, but also have lots of fun at our many after-school clubs, our growing PSAL program, electives in visual arts, dance, theater and music, field trips, homecoming, dances and other events. HERO students receive support even after they graduate, through tutoring for college classes, career coaching and access to advanced career opportunities. At HERO High, we have your back for life! As a model school, we play a leading role in the expansion of career-connected learning and early college opportunities city-wide as part of the FutureReady NYC and CareerReady Modern Youth Apprenticeship programs.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 63%
Academic Highlights: Lots of electives and after-school clubs including visual art, music, dance, theater, musical theater, beat making, student government, anime, builders, puzzles and games, spoken word, student newspaper, skateboarding, martial arts, snowboarding, baking, WWE, GSA, gardening, film, step, yearbook, crochet, chess, Our healthcare pathway is a P-Tech program that allows students to graduate with a free 2-year college degree, prepared to start work as a Registered Nurse or Community Health Worker, Paid internships for every student as part of our comprehensive career preparation, Career pathways in healthcare, education, business and nonprofit management and green careers (HVAC), Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Early college classes available in a range of subjects at HERO HS or Hostos Community College
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Courses onsite, College Trips, CRMYA School, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge
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 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm HERO High School Remote Open House for 8th Grade S... 
- November 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am HERO High School In-Person Open House for 8th Grad...
- November 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm HERO High School Remote Open House for 8th Grade S...
- November 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm HERO High School In-Person Open House for 8th Grad...
- December 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm HERO High School Remote Open House for 8th Grade S...
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Health Professions
Students can choose from a range of advanced options including nursing, community health, education, business and non-profit management and green careers/HVAC. All students are provided with career exploration and exposure, personalized support, and access to arts-based electives, a varied after-school program, early college classes and free two-year college degrees. Our most advanced students graduate ready to begin work as a Registered Nurse or with scholarships to the most highly selective four-year colleges.Â
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 (2024-25)
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 (2024-25)
Female 65.70%
Black 34.50%
Hispanic 61.50%
White 1.00%
Other 1.50%
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 (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 128 (92%) | >5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 19 (79%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 70 (85%) | N/A (N/A) | 12 (15%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | 6 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 64 (90%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (10%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 10 (63%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 6 (38%) |
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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