Excellent
#168 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 9% in state
Herron-riverside High School
High School · Herron-riverside High School · Indianapolis, IN
A charter high school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3010 N. White River Parkway East Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Herron-riverside High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 9 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herron-riverside High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,435
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Herron-riverside High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Herron-riverside High School is listed in Herron-Riverside High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herron-riverside High School
Herron-riverside High School is a public high school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Herron-riverside High School, serving approximately 398 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
What's said publicly about Herron-riverside High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herron-riverside High School
What grades does Herron-riverside High School serve?
Herron-riverside High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Herron-riverside High School?
Herron-riverside High School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herron-riverside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herron-riverside High School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herron-riverside High School rank in IN?
Herron-riverside High School ranks #168 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Herron-riverside High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Herron-riverside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Herron-riverside High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herron-riverside High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Herron-riverside High School a charter school?
Yes, Herron-riverside High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Herron-riverside High School a Title I school?
No, Herron-riverside High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herron-riverside High School?
69.1% of students at Herron-riverside High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (317) 231-0010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46208)
- 22,026
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46208; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022, multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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