Summary:
There are four high schools serving students in the 46222 zip code:
Excel Center For Adult Learners,
George Washington High School,
Herron-Riverside High School, and
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. These schools represent a mix of public and public charter options, with
Indianapolis Public Schools serving
George Washington High School, while the other three are public charter schools operating under their own districts.
When looking at academic performance, Herron-Riverside High School stands out as the top performer in the 46222 zip code. This school demonstrates significantly higher proficiency rates in both SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing and SAT Mathematics compared to the other schools in the area, often exceeding state averages. Its strong academic showing is further supported by a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.2, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. While Herron-Riverside High School has the highest rate of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, it effectively supports its student population academically.
Interestingly, all four high schools in the 46222 zip code report identical graduation rates of 88.4% and chronic absenteeism rates of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, there is a notable disparity in standardized test scores, with Herron-Riverside High School leading in SAT proficiency. George Washington High School, despite having the highest spending per student at $24,623, shows lower academic performance compared to Herron-Riverside High School. Excel Center For Adult Learners, which serves adult learners, has a high student enrollment and a high student-teacher ratio, with particularly low SAT Math proficiency.
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