Herron Preparatory Academy serves 312 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- 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 312 students has grown by 160% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Herron Preparatory Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
32%
13%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Herron Preparatory Academy?
312 students attend Herron Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Herron Preparatory Academy students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herron Preparatory Academy?
Herron Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 7:1, 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-8
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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