How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Crispus Attucks High School | Herron High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Indianapolis, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | 981 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.0% | 38.3% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Crispus Attucks High School | Herron High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,197 | $11,855 |
| District | Indianapolis Public Schools | Herron High School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Crispus Attucks High School | Herron High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 45.7% |
| African American | 62.1% | 24.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.4% | 20.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Crispus Attucks High School | Herron High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 242:1 | 195:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 71.3% | 13.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 30 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.