For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,310 students in West Lafayette, IN. The top-ranked public high schools in West Lafayette, IN are West Lafayette Jr/sr High School and William Henry Harrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Lafayette, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in West Lafayette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public high schools.
West Lafayette, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is William Henry Harrison High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in West Lafayette, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
William Henry Harrison High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-3511
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Lafayette, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Lafayette, IN include West Lafayette Jr/sr High School and William Henry Harrison High School. West Lafayette has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in West Lafayette?
2 public high schools are located in West Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in West Lafayette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in West Lafayette include: West Lafayette Jr/sr High School vs. William Henry Harrison High School, William Henry Harrison High School vs. West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
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