[5] Herron is a college preparatory school, providing a classical-based education, and serves grades 9–12.

In addition, numerous other electives are offered, including music, Greek, French, Spanish, theatre, and various visual arts.

Herron consistently ranks in the top 1 percent of public high schools nationwide according to US News and World Report, Newsweek, and The Washington Post.

Herron has consistently been awarded Four Star Award from the Indiana Department of Education, designated a Gold Medal School, and given an A score on the state accountability report card, making it the only Indianapolis high school to receive an A score between 2012 and 2018.

Herron has continued to grow and has now opened its second campus, Herron-Riverside High School.