Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow's student population of 379 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2373 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
74%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow's ranking?
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow is ranked #2373 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow often compared to?
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrowis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow?
The graduation rate of High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow?
379 students attend High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow?
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow offer ?
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow part of?
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
In what neighborhood is High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow located?
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
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