H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School)

The school doesn't report state test scores, which makes it harder to compare academically against district averages (ELA 51%, Math 49%). However, the program's richness score of 47.8/100 and offerings in arts, ELL support, and world languages suggest a standard academic menu. The lack of proficiency data is a gap parents will want to probe during tours.

This is where H.E.R.O. High stands out. Teacher instruction quality scores 92% against a district average of 88%, and trust metrics are exceptional across the board — 94% parent-teacher trust, 94% teacher-principal trust, and 96% collegial trust among teachers. With zero suspensions, the discipline approach appears restorative rather than punitive. The family survey response rate of 16% is on the lower side, so the 95% satisfaction reflects a committed subset of families.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (64%) and Black (31%), with 23% receiving special education services — notably higher than many district peers. The diversity index of 48% reflects a relatively homogeneous community, which is typical for South Bronx schools. At 667 students across four grades, it's a mid-sized high school with average class sizes matching the district at about 20 students.

Mott Haven-Port Morris is one of the city's most resource-constrained neighborhoods. Median household income sits at just $29,100, and only 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree. Safety scores rank in the 17th percentile — notably low — though this reflects neighborhood perception rather than necessarily the school environment itself. Transit access is moderate (48th percentile), and the area has seen increased development pressure with median home values reaching $819,000 despite low homeownership rates (6%).

Many students walk or take public transit from across the South Bronx; the school is accessible via multiple bus lines.