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At Herron and Herron-Riverside High School, our close-knit student body and our college preparatory, liberal arts and sciences curriculum set us apart from other schools. Your student deserves a school where they are KNOWN.
A Starry Night Soirée Fundraiser
Join us for a night of dancing, socializing, a silent auction and more! The Soirée is a fundraiser to support Herron Classical Schools.
Herron Classical Schools
Herron Classical Schools stands as the only tuition-free, public charter, college-preparatory school network located in the heart of Indianapolis. As the top-performing K-12 school system in the city, we excel from start to finish—from outstanding IREAD scores at Herron Preparatory Academy to leading the Indy area with the highest SAT scores at Herron High School and Herron-Riverside High School.
Top Two Charter Schools in Indianapolis!
We are pleased to share that both of our Herron Classical Schools high schools have been ranked among the TOP high schools in Indiana by the U.S. News and World Report. Herron High School is the #1 charter high school in Indianapolis, and Herron-Riverside High School is #2!
This ranking is based on data about college readiness, state assessment proficiency, college curriculum options (like AP and dual credit), and graduation rate. Herron High School has historically ranked as one of the top high schools in the state over the last 15+ years. And just 7 years after opening their doors, HRHS has demonstrated high student performance in all areas - earning the #2 charter school ranking in Indianapolis!
Give Now
Herron Classical Schools appreciates your support! Your gift affects our scholars’ daily experience, enriches school programming, and helps support our extracurricular activities, fine arts, and athletic programs. Your tax-deductible donation will have an immediate impact, benefiting students in the current academic year.
Herron Preparatory Academy
Herron Classical Schools is excited to share the continue growth of our Kindergarten through 8th grade school, Herron Preparatory Academy!
Herron Preparatory Academy is led by the same committed individuals who founded and built Herron and Herron-Riverside High Schools. We extend the success of our classical, liberal arts curriculum to prepare students for high school, with a mission to serve an intentionally diverse population.
Core Values
Diverse. Tuition-Free. College Prep.
Herron Classical Schools is a community of scholars that advances timeless ideas and content, builds a culture of respect and trust, and engages in an urban environment in order to prepare students to be world-class citizens.
We are founded on the belief that a classical, liberal arts education, where students are steeped in great historical thought and invention, is the best preparation for a future life of leadership and service. We are structured around an art history timeline which emphasizes the classic art and literature of many cultures.
Every Student is a Scholar
Engaging in Urban Community
Advancing Timeless Ideas and Content
Building a Community of Respect and Trust
Relationships with People and Ideas
Serving as a Catalyst for Renewal
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The Herron Classical Schools Network (Herron High School, Herron-Riverside High School, and Herron Preparatory Academy) is a Mayor-sponsored charter network and a member of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) Innovation Network. The Herron Classical Schools network operates with the authority to make decisions about all aspects of our schools and is overseen by its own board of directors. As Innovation schools, we partner with IPS to give students a broader base of resources while maintaining our status as tuition-free charter schools.