HS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW
HS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 456 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, HS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The High School for Public Service: Heroes of Tomorrow (HSPS), located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized secondary school dedicated to fostering civic engagement and social responsibility among its students. The school’s mission is centered on the belief that education should empower youth to become active, compassionate leaders who contribute positively to their local and global communities. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with service-learning opportunities, the school encourages students to explore public policy, community advocacy, and ethical leadership while preparing them for success in college and beyond.
At the core of the HSPS experience is a supportive school culture that emphasizes character development and community connection. Students are often involved in projects that require them to address real-world issues, helping them bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical community improvement. Through its focus on "Heroes of Tomorrow," the school provides a structured environment that nurtures critical thinking and collaboration, aiming to graduate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to take on the challenges of public service and professional life in a diverse society.
For more information, contact HS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW at (718) 756-5325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
(718) 756-5325
HS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 456 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17
- Total Students:
- 456
- Teachers:
- 29.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 456 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 76.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.8%
- Asian
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- White
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 65.1%
- Male
- 34.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.