For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,279 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 56% (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 95%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Lafayette Jr/sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in West Lafayette, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #22.
William Henry Harrison High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5701 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-3511
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 2,169 students
West Lafayette, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (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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