High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow (17K546)

600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-756-5325
Hours: 8:19am - 2:39pm
School Website: https://www.highschoolforpublicservice.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/17K546/
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School Leader: Sean Rice (srice@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Eric Ferreira (eferreira@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Anthony Taylor (ataylor@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Anthony Taylor (ataylor@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Diana Boyer (dboyer@schools.nyc.gov)
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Overview
AI Summary
The High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow (HSPS) is known for its high graduation rates and mission to serve the community, with students selecting one of three specialized programs: the Medical Science Academy, the Law Academy, or the Urban Farming and Agricultural Sciences Academy. These course offerings are [more]
Academic Score
  47.73%  (ranked #240 out of 419 schools)
Survey Score
  79.00%  (ranked #242 out of 454 schools)
About & Events

Founded in 2003, the High School for Public Service is known for our consistently high graduation rates and joyful school community. Our focus on academic excellence coupled with our mission to serve the community prepares HSPS scholars to positively impact the lives of others. Students select from one of three [more]

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 80%

Academic Highlights: Urban Farming Academy, Medical Science Academy, Law Academy

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Free After School, Free After School Program, Health Center, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science) [more]
Course List
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Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball
PSAL Team
Wingate Educational Campus
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts (BILA) (17K745)
High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow (17K546)
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Step
Clubs
Anime, Art, Band, Basketball, Book, Caribbean, Chess, Crochet, Dance and Step, Farm and Agriculture [more]
Art Courses
Exploring Music, Music Industry & Contemporary Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
The High School for Public Service is committing to offering all students a deep and meaningful experience in a variety of arts exposures, including Foundations in Art, Music, and Theater, as well as advanced electives in all three areas.
Programs & Offers
Law Academy-HSPS(K64A)
Law & Government

Criminal, civil and constitutional law, juvenile justice, corrections, and criminology. Students will explore education requirements of lawyers, paralegals, court reporters, judges, police officers, criminal psychologists, and criminal investigators with the aid of an assigned mentor. Course sequence includes: Global and US History, Intro to Legal Studies, Advanced Topics in Law, Constitutional Law, Law and Literature, Social Sciences and the Law, Argument and Debate, and The Art of Public Speaking.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:26 / 28 (0.93)26 / 29 (0.90)
SWD applicants/seats:8 / 7 (1.14)5 / 6 (0.83)
Rank Avg: 7.446.62
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Medical Science and Careers Academy(K64B)
Health Professions

Medical science curriculum with clinical applications to explore healthcare career options. Coursework focus areas include anatomy & physiology, immunology, hydroponics, infectious diseases and public health with hands-on experience at SUNY Downstate Medical Center & Kings County Hospital. Specific Course Sequencing: Microbiology, Medical Science, Medicine and Literature, AP Biology, Health Careers, CPR and First Aide Certification, Health, Living Environment, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:46 / 57 (0.81)28 / 57 (0.49)
SWD applicants/seats:12 / 13 (0.92)4 / 13 (0.31)
Rank Avg: 6.806.83
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
Urban Farming and Agricultural Sciences(K64C)
Environmental Science

Students will engage in a sequence of courses and project based learning opportunities to gain knowledge in Urban Farming, Food Justice, Hydroponics, and Agricultural Sciences blended with a commitment to community service embedded in the surrounding community. Coursework includes: Food Justice, Botany, Growing Soils, Environmental Carpentry and Building, Ecosystems, Crop Management, Irrigation, Small Farm Planning, and AP Environmental Science.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:6 / 20 (0.30)5 / 20 (0.25)
SWD applicants/seats:2 / 5 (0.40)1 / 5 (0.20)
Rank Avg: 5.896.89
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
371
386
450
    Grade 12 Students
98
121
120
    Grade 11 Students
98
91
135
    Grade 10 Students
91
94
103
    Grade 9 Students
84
80
92
Avg. Class Size
20.7
19.0
24.1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
12.9
13.3
15.5
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
11 / 48 / 2
23 / 50 / 1
12 / 71 / 1
Attendance %
87%
87%
Graduation %
84%
95%
College %
75%
69%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
960 (100) / 130
-1
656 (69) / 130
0
648 (84) / 130
169

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)
Student Responses 54% responded
Academic Rigor 
  69.50%
Academic Engagement 
  60.91%
Safety 
  73.50%
Bully Prevention 
  67.25%
Inclusivity 
  81.55%
Mental Support 
  71.50%
Environment 
  63.21%
Post-School Support 
  76.20%
Teacher Responses 53% responded
Academic Rigor 
  83.50%
School Satisfaction 
  86.88%
Student Behavior 
  49.00%
Student Support 
  86.93%
School Leadership 
  89.47%
Instructional Clarity 
  86.00%
Instructional Development 
  83.33%
Post-School Support 
  95.50%
Family Responses 66% responded
Education 
  91.50%
Teacher Support 
  88.00%
Safety 
  89.67%
School Community 
  66.00%
School Leadership 
  85.80%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  94.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  84.40%
CC Regents
  58
Non-CC Regents
  61
Impact Score
  0.47
Performance Score
  0.48
College Aptitude
CCR
  42.20%
SAT Math
  407
SAT R/W
  459
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.80%
4-Year College 54.50%
Unknown 25.70%

View Full Academic Data:

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

School Demographics (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 43.66%
Female 56.04%
Other 0.30%
English Language Learners:
  7.30%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  80.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 2.70%
Black 77.60%
Hispanic 15.10%
White 2.20%
Other 2.40%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 36.70%
White 46.70%
Other 16.60%

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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  17.90%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  13.50%
Students with SC
  2.10%
Has all programs
  88.00%
Has some programs
  12.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  85.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  15.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  57
Regents Algebra I
  52
Regents Living Env.
  43
4-Year Grad. Rate
  76.9
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  94.00%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services40 (91%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class7 (88%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (86%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (14%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy34 (81%)N/A (N/A)8 (19%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (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)
Regents Algebra I
  57
ELL Progress
  63

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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