Serving 1,158 students in grades 9-12, William Henry Harrison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Henry Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Henry Harrison High School's student population of 1,158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Henry Harrison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Henry Harrison High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1264 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
23%
13%
White
49%
64%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Henry Harrison High School's ranking?
William Henry Harrison High School is ranked #1264 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Henry Harrison High School often compared to?
William Henry Harrison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Joseph Reitz High School, Central High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend William Henry Harrison High School?
1,158 students attend William Henry Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of William Henry Harrison High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Harrison High School?
William Henry Harrison High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Henry Harrison High School offer ?
William Henry Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Henry Harrison High School part of?
William Henry Harrison High School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
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