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Herron High School vs. Herron-riverside High School

Should you attend Herron High School or Herron-riverside High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Herron High School
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Herron-riverside High School
3010 N. White River Parkway Ea
Indianapolis, IN 46208
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Herron High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Herron-riverside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 998 students in grades 9-12, Herron High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, Herron-riverside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
998 students
398 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herron High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herron-riverside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
38% | 62%
44% | 56%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herron High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herron-riverside High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herron High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herron-riverside High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herron High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Herron Charter School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herron-riverside High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Herron-Riverside High School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#87 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
#1056 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herron High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herron-riverside High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in IN)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herron High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Herron Charter School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herron-riverside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Herron-Riverside High School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 5% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herron High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Herron Charter School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herron-riverside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Herron-Riverside High School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herron High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Herron Charter School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herron-riverside High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Herron-Riverside High School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in IN)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Herron High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Herron Charter School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Herron-riverside High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Herron-Riverside High School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Herron High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Herron-riverside High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
249
88
Grade 10 Students
260
115
Grade 11 Students
269
93
Grade 12 Students
220
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Herron Charter School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herron-riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Herron-Riverside High School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Herron Charter School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herron-riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Herron-Riverside High School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Herron Charter School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herron-riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Herron-Riverside High School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Herron Charter School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herron-riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Herron-Riverside High School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herron High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Herron Charter School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herron-riverside High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Herron-Riverside High School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herron High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Herron Charter School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herron-riverside High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Herron-Riverside High School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herron High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Herron Charter School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herron-riverside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Herron-Riverside High School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herron High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Herron Charter School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herron-riverside High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Herron-Riverside High School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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