Herron Preparatory Academy

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

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Herron Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
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Black
32%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Herron Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Herron Preparatory Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Herron Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Herron Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Herron Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Herron Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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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

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