For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 7,513 students in Tippecanoe County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Tippecanoe County, IN are West Lafayette Jr/sr High School, William Henry Harrison High School and Mccutcheon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tippecanoe County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Tippecanoe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public high schools.
Tippecanoe County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tippecanoe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
Magnet 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
| 1,112 students
Rank: #22.
William Henry Harrison High School
Magnet 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
| 2,136 students
Rank: #33.
Mccutcheon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4951 Us 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Grades: 9-12
| 1,825 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,118 students
Rank: #55.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2201 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Tippecanoe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beacon Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
620 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 838-2045
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
1415 Ball St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
New Community School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
1100 Elizabeth St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tippecanoe County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Tippecanoe County, IN include West Lafayette Jr/sr High School, William Henry Harrison High School and Mccutcheon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tippecanoe County?
6 public high schools are located in Tippecanoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tippecanoe County?
Tippecanoe County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Tippecanoe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tippecanoe County include: William Henry Harrison High School vs. Mccutcheon High School, Jefferson High School vs. Mccutcheon High School, Mccutcheon High School vs. William Henry Harrison High School
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