Herron High School

Summary:

Herron High School is a public charter high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 995 students in grades 9-12 with a diverse student body. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, delivering exceptional academic outcomes and supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Herron High School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 78.49% of students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 40.24% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, significantly outpacing state averages. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 92% to 98.1% over the past five years, well above state and district averages. Herron High School's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, ranking 10th out of 132 Indiana high schools for African American students, 1st out of 166 for Hispanic students, and 5th out of 381 for White students. The school also stands out in its support for students with special needs and those from low-income families, ranking 9th out of 289 Indiana high schools for special education students and 7th out of 377 for low socioeconomic status students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Purdue Polytechnic High School, George Washington High School, and Shortridge High School, Herron High School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and student subgroup rankings. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and top 20 statewide ranking for the past decade suggest that Herron High School has implemented effective strategies and practices that have led to sustained excellence, making it a standout choice for families in the Indianapolis area.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 110 E 16th St
       Indianapolis, IN  46202


(317) 231-0010

District: Herron Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
15th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,571 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  995

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
African American:
23.1%
Hispanic:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Herron High School ranks better than 96.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.54. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Herron High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Herron High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), African American (23.1%), Hispanic (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herron High School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herron High School is $9,571.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herron High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Herron High School 15th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Herron High School in the ranking list.)

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Herron Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Herron Charter 3rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Herron High School

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Rank History for all students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 42.07 252nd 360 30.0%
2009 51.24 227th 364 37.6%
2010 77.37 20th 362 94.5%
2011 78.37 23rd 364 93.7%
2012 72.77 38th 373 89.8%
2014 79.26 19th 379 95.0%
2015 82.16 17th 400 95.8%
2016 90.02 15th 394 96.2%
2017 92.28 10th 380 97.4%
2018 69.44 96th 385 75.1%
2019 91.86 8th 389 97.9%
2021 74.47 51st 388 86.9%
2022 85.25 50th 409 87.8%
2023 94.83 9th 398 97.7%
2024 90.54 15th 431 96.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.89 2nd 94 97.9%
2023 97.99 3rd 104 97.1%
2024 91.82 9th 102 91.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.61 4th 285 98.6%
2024 97.16 9th 289 96.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.04 4th 379 98.9%
2024 94.07 7th 377 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.69 9th 388 97.7%
2024 90.50 15th 392 96.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.13 9th 383 97.7%
2024 89.04 19th 392 95.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.52 15th 125 88.0%
2023 97.65 2nd 125 98.4%
2024 92.61 7th 132 94.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.64 55th 164 66.5%
2023 98.77 1st 166 99.4%
2024 83.57 23rd 184 87.5%
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Rank History for White students at Herron High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.09 22nd 378 94.2%
2023 96.17 6th 375 98.4%
2024 96.95 3rd 381 99.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, September 8, 2017

Open Quote My Daughter is in her second year and is very happy with the teachers, the program offerings and the school system which encourages advanced placement classes. The main intent of the Herron system is to prepare the students for college not just acedemically but also socially how to prepare for interviews, table etiquette, etc. The diversity of the student body (by design) is to reflect similar diversities one would find in college and the real world which is also invaluable. Our younger daughter is also looking forward to attending Herron next year. As a former high school teacher and parent I could not be happier with my children attending Herron. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Herron High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 49 37 0 7 2 n/a n/a 3 98
2008 97 90 0 12 2 n/a n/a 11 212
2009 163 129 4 16 2 n/a n/a 19 333
2010 219 177 4 18 6 n/a n/a 30 454
2011 253 156 6 21 0 0 30 0 466
2012 333 155 6 19 1 1 30 0 545
2013 390 180 14 19 1 1 35 0 640
2014 422 189 12 23 1 0 51 0 698
2015 460 185 14 32 2 0 48 0 741
2016 470 179 17 37 3 0 57 0 763
2017 531 168 18 46 2 0 62 0 827
2018 544 175 12 66 2 0 62 0 861
2019 530 209 11 80 2 0 57 0 889
2020 515 240 13 108 1 0 72 0 949
2021 506 249 13 106 2 1 74 0 951
2022 530 233 14 122 2 1 74 0 976
2023 513 230 19 160 2 0 71 0 995

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herron High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 98 n/a n/a 31.6
2008 212 14.0 15.1 32.3
2009 333 22.8 14.6 34.1
2010 454 32.0 14.1 47.9
2011 466 33.0 14.1 42.7
2012 545 39.8 13.6 33.2
2013 640 49.7 12.8 36.1
2014 698 53.0 13.1 36.1
2015 741 46.0 16.1 33.1
2016 763 51.0 14.9 35
2017 827 61.5 13.4 32.2
2018 861 61.2 14.0 36.7
2019 889 61.5 14.4 34.5
2020 949 59.0 16.0 38.8
2021 951 62.0 15.3 40.1
2022 976 99.0 9.8 38.7
2023 995 87.0 11.4 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herron High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 98 n/a n/a 31.6
2008 212 14.0 15.1 32.3
2009 333 22.8 14.6 34.1
2010 454 32.0 14.1 47.9
2011 466 33.0 14.1 42.7
2012 545 39.8 13.6 33.2
2013 640 49.7 12.8 36.1
2014 698 53.0 13.1 36.1
2015 741 46.0 16.1 33.1
2016 763 51.0 14.9 35
2017 827 61.5 13.4 32.2
2018 861 61.2 14.0 36.7
2019 889 61.5 14.4 34.5
2020 949 59.0 16.0 38.8
2021 951 62.0 15.3 40.1
2022 976 99.0 9.8 38.7
2023 995 87.0 11.4 43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Herron High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $397 (4.5%) $8,372 (95.5%) $8,770
2020 $412 (5.0%) $7,819 (95.0%) $8,232
2021 $810 (9.6%) $7,632 (90.4%) $8,441
2022 $1,218 (12.7%) $8,353 (87.3%) $9,571

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herron High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 389 High schoolsRanks 9th of 398 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Herron High School)68.754.4
 14.3%
   End of Course Biology (Herron Charter)68.754.4
 14.3%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students889995
 11.9%
African American209230
 10%
American Indian22
Asian1119
 72.7%
Hispanic80160
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White530513
 3.2%
Two or More Races5771
 24.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%43.6%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Herron High School

Yes! Herron High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 15th of 431 Indiana high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 995 students attended Herron High School.

Students at Herron High School are 52% White, 23% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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