Herron Preparatory Academy School District

110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Top Rankings

Herron Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 312 students in Herron Preparatory Academy School District.
Public Schools in Herron Preparatory Academy School District have a diversity score of 0.62, which is more than the Indiana public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,904 Schools
# Students
312 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
15%
# Black Students
101 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
32%
13%
# White Students
162 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
52%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
66
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $519 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $1,359 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$162,000
$13,615 MM
Spending
$424,000
$13,234 MM

Best Herron Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
3100 N. Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Grades: K-8
| 312 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Herron Preparatory Academy School District?
Herron Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 312 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Herron Preparatory Academy School District?
52% of Herron Preparatory Academy School District 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 School District?
Herron Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, 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 $1,359 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-02
  • 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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