Enrollment
1,332
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 180345000490
William Henry Harrison High School — Evansville, IN
Federal NCES profile for William Henry Harrison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Henry Harrison High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William Henry Harrison High School reports 1,332 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Indiana average and 8% above the national baseline. The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 266 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp spends $13,917 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.7% from local sources (property taxes), 59.0% from the state, and 17.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Henry Harrison High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,917
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,332 Top 95% in Indiana — larger than 5% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.9% +13% vs state
NCES ID 180345000490
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 266:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.9%
In-school suspensions 166
Out-of-school suspensions 192
Expulsions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes William Henry Harrison High School.
$13,917
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.0%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School is 19:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Henry Harrison High School?
William Henry Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.