Top Rankings
Herron-Riverside High 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 398 students in Herron-Riverside High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Herron-Riverside High School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
398 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Herron-Riverside High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
15%
% Black
47%
13%
% White
15%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,312 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,997
$13,184
Spending / Student
$12,312
$12,815
Best Herron-Riverside High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herron-riverside High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 N. White River Parkway Ea
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herron-Riverside High School District?
Herron-Riverside High School District manages 1 public schools serving 398 students.
What is the rank of Herron-Riverside High School District?
Herron-Riverside High School District is ranked #242 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herron-Riverside High School District?
47% of Herron-Riverside High School District students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herron-Riverside High School District?
Herron-Riverside High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Herron-Riverside High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,312 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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