Top Rankings
Herron Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 998 students in Herron Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Herron Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,904 Schools
# Students
998 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Herron Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
51%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,471 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,127
$13,184
Spending / Student
$8,471
$12,815
Best Herron Charter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herron Charter School District?
Herron Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 998 students.
What is the rank of Herron Charter School District?
Herron Charter School District is ranked #6 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herron Charter School District?
51% of Herron Charter School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herron Charter School District?
Herron Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Herron Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,471 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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