West Lafayette Jr/sr High School vs. William Henry Harrison High School
Should you attend West Lafayette Jr/sr High School or William Henry Harrison High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
William Henry Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,112 students in grades 7-12, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,136 students in grades 9-12, William Henry Harrison High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
1,112 students
2,136 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#318 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
56%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
200
-
Grade 8 Students
181
-
Grade 9 Students
181
582
Grade 10 Students
191
572
Grade 11 Students
189
521
Grade 12 Students
169
461
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
58%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
