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Herron Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 428 students in Herron Preparatory Academy School District.
Public School in Herron Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,914 Schools
# Students
428 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.6%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
33%
14%
% White
45%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,173 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,271 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,173
$16,486
Spending / Student
$20,271
$16,362
Best Herron Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Herron Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3100 N. Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herron Preparatory Academy School District?
Herron Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 428 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Herron Preparatory Academy School District?
45% of Herron Preparatory Academy School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herron Preparatory Academy School District?
Herron Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Herron Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,271 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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