Herron Preparatory Academy serves 120 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herron Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Herron Preparatory Academy's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herron Preparatory Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
33%
13%
White
51%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Herron Preparatory Academy?
120 students attend Herron Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Herron Preparatory Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herron Preparatory Academy?
Herron Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Herron Preparatory Academy offer ?
Herron Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Herron Preparatory Academy part of?
Herron Preparatory Academy is part of Herron Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Herron Preparatory Academy located?
Herron Preparatory Academy is located in the Near Northside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Near Northside.
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