Herron Preparatory Academy vs Shortridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 703 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herron Preparatory Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | Herron Preparatory Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Shortridge High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 1,053 | #317 of 387 |
| National rank | #3175 of 50,301 | #11679 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 428 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herron Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 37.2).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 60.7%).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 14.7).
- •Shortridge High School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 428.
- •Herron Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Shortridge High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Herron Preparatory Academy better than Shortridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herron Preparatory Academy ranks higher (83.4 vs 37.2 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 Herron Preparatory Academy and Shortridge High School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herron Preparatory Academy: 428. Shortridge High School: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herron Preparatory Academy and Shortridge High School rank in Indiana?
Herron Preparatory Academy is 29th of 1,053 and Shortridge High School is 317th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).