- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Hero High School
Federal NCES profile for Hero High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008406383
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hero High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #71 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hero High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hero High School ranks #71 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008406383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Hero High School grew from 675 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 69.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 360008406383 · Bronx, NY High · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 11.1:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students)
Hero High School grew from 675 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 69.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hero High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- University Hei
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College
596 students
What this shows Hero High School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hero High School compares
Hero High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
African American 34.2%
Asian 1.4%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Hero High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hero High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hero High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hero High School
How many students attend Hero High School?
Hero High School has 733 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hero High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hero High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hero High School?
91.6% of students at Hero High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hero High School?
The largest demographic group at Hero High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hero High School?
Hero High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hero High School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Hero High School ranks #71 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 7?
Besides Hero High School, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students), and Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School (606 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.