BELIEVE Circle City High School vs Herron Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BELIEVE Circle City High School
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
269 students
Herron Preparatory Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
| Measure | BELIEVE Circle City High School Indianapolis, Indiana | Herron Preparatory Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #26 of 387 | #29 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #2377 of 16,910 | #3175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 269 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.1% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herron Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 73.8).
- •BELIEVE Circle City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.1% vs 36.4%).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 17.9).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 269.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BELIEVE Circle City High School better than Herron Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Herron Preparatory Academy ranks higher (83.4 vs 73.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are BELIEVE Circle City High School and Herron Preparatory Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BELIEVE Circle City High School: 269. Herron Preparatory Academy: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BELIEVE Circle City High School and Herron Preparatory Academy rank in Indiana?
BELIEVE Circle City High School is 26th of 387 and Herron Preparatory Academy is 29th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).