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

600 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-756-5325
Email: apopool@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:20am - 03:10pm
Principal: Sean Rice,
School Website: https://www.highschoolforpublicservice.com/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/17K546/
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Subway: 2, 5 to Winthrop St
Bus: B12, B17, B43, B44, B44-SBS, B49
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About

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 academies: Medical, Legal, and Urban Farming. Coursework is tailored to students’ career interests beginning in the 10th grade with electives such as Constitutional Law, Advanced Medical Science, Environmental Science, and many more. Despite being a smaller school, we remain dedicated to offering rich experiences in art, music, drama, and an array of highly challenging electives. A wide variety of Advanced Placement and College Now courses afford students with the opportunity to earn over 20 college credits in high school. Free SAT prep is offered on Saturdays and teachers are available after school for additional support. With fewer than 500 students, we remain committed to knowing each student well. Each HSPS student joins an advisory group which meets multiple times per week beginning in 9th grade and continuing until graduation. This advisory program promotes deep connections between students and staff. All advisory groups work collaboratively to select focus areas and locations to serve their community as a force for positive change. Through annual service projects, community partnerships, and individual work, every student aims to complete at least 50 hours of community service per year. Our vibrant school community includes over 25 clubs, an array of varsity sports, and frequent field trips including international travel. School spirit events such as field days, pep rallies, student and parent social events, and career connections are staples of the student experience. HSPS partners with several community-based organizations that support the growth of our students, such as Global Kids, Inc. MCC Theater Company, Kings Against Violence Initiative, CAMBA, Generation Citizen, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, AP for All, College Access for All, New Visions for Public Schools, Arthur Ashe, Lazard, SAVE THE MUSIC, Carnegie Hall Music Program, Relationship Abuse Prevention Program, The Campaign Against Hunger as well as other corporate partners offering career and workplace experiences. HSPS also maintains a fully functional community pantry open to all community members.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 90%

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

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community Service Expected, Dress Code, Health Center, 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 Orientation, Uniform, Weekend Programs

School Features:

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

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Placement), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
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
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Dance, Fitness, Flag Football, Step
Clubs
Anime, Art, Band, Basketball, Book, Caribbean, Chess, Crochet, Dance and Step, Farm and Agriculture, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), HSPS Newsletter, Jazz band, Latin, Photography, Podcast, Student Government, Theater, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Yearbook, Yoga
Programs
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
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
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
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
386
450
488
    Grade 12 Students
121
120
128
    Grade 11 Students
91
135
124
    Grade 10 Students
94
103
134
    Grade 9 Students
80
92
102
Avg. Class Size
19.0
24.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
10 / 50 / 1
12 / 71 / 1
21 / 76 / 1
Attendance %
87%
85%
Graduation %
93%
95%
92%
College %
75%
69%
80%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
656 (69) / 130
0
648 (84) / 130
169
799 / 130
167
Law Academy-HSPS (K64A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
26 / 29 (0.90)
5 / 6 (0.83)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

33 / 29 (1.14)
3 / 6 (0.50)
Offers - Waitlist
36 / 29 (1.24)
7 / 6 (1.17)
Offers
Medical Science and Careers Academy (K64B)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
28 / 57 (0.49)
4 / 13 (0.31)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

34 / 57 (0.60)
7 / 13 (0.54)
Offers - Waitlist
49 / 57 (0.86)
3 / 13 (0.23)
Offers
Urban Farming and Agricultural Sciences (K64C)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
5 / 20 (0.25)
1 / 5 (0.20)
Offers
All accepted
All accepted

2 / 20 (0.10)
5 / 5 (1.00)
Offers - Waitlist
8 / 20 (0.40)
1 / 5 (0.20)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.29%
Academic Engagement 
  66.62%
Safety 
  73.38%
Bully Prevention 
  69.38%
Inclusivity 
  88.30%
Mental Support 
  72.78%
Environment 
  64.50%
Post-School Support 
  83.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  73.40%
School Satisfaction 
  90.42%
Student Behavior 
  57.25%
Student Support 
  89.38%
School Leadership 
  74.77%
Instructional Clarity 
  85.33%
Instructional Development 
  85.89%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  95.22%
Teacher Support 
  88.86%
Safety 
  95.00%
School Community 
  78.22%
School Leadership 
  93.50%
Post-School Support 
  96.00%
IEP Support 
  97.00%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.40%
CC Regents
  53
Non-CC Regents
  62
Impact Score
  0.48
Performance Score
  0.59
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  40.80%
SAT Math
  412
SAT R/W
  443
Postsecondary
2-Year College 27.80%
4-Year College 47.60%
Unknown 24.60%

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 (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 42.50%
Female 57.50%
English Language Learners:
  5.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  78.90%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 4.90%
Black 73.10%
Hispanic 16.10%
White 2.30%
Other 3.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 29.00%
White 48.40%
Other 22.60%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  16.70%
Students with SETSS
  0.00%
Students with ICT
  10.40%
Students with SC
  1.30%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  7.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.58
Regents Gl. Hist.
  61
Regents US Hist.
  60
4-Year Grad. Rate
  87
IEP Support 
  97.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services52 (93%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class7 (64%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services41 (87%)N/A (N/A)6 (13%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (75%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (25%)
Speech-Language Therapy36 (84%)N/A (N/A)7 (16%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School0 (0%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (100%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

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