- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Evansville, IN
William Henry Harrison High School
Federal NCES profile for William Henry Harrison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180345000490
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Henry Harrison High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William Henry Harrison High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Henry Harrison High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
William Henry Harrison High School held near 1,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 79.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 180345000490 · Evansville, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,332 enr · 21.8:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
William Henry Harrison High School held near 1,209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.2 → 79.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
William Henry Harrison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- This school
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- Mccutchanville
Mccutchanville Elementary School
919 students
What this shows William Henry Harrison High School reports 1,332 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Henry Harrison High School compares
William Henry Harrison High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,332
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 12.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, William Henry Harrison High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Henry Harrison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccutchanville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Henry Harrison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Evansville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North High School
Standard public school
1,650 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Standard public school
1,293 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,087 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Signature School Inc
Standard public school
384 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
New Tech Institute
Standard public school
264 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harwood Career Prep High School
Standard public school
192 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,332 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Henry Harrison High School
How many students attend William Henry Harrison High School?
William Henry Harrison High School has 1,332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Evansville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,158 (2022-23) → 1,209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School is 21.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Henry Harrison High School?
55.9% of students at William Henry Harrison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Henry Harrison High School?
The largest demographic group at William Henry Harrison High School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Henry Harrison High School?
William Henry Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Henry Harrison High School rank among high schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, William Henry Harrison High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Evansville on the city page.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides William Henry Harrison High School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students), and Central High School (1,087 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.