- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Lafayette, 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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181134001835
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Henry Harrison High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in West Lafayette · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William Henry Harrison High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Henry Harrison High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in West Lafayette, IN.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
William Henry Harrison High School held near 2,169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.5 → 124.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 181134001835 · West Lafayette, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,194 enr · 18:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students)
William Henry Harrison High School held near 2,169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.5 → 124.3 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
- This school
William Henry Harrison High School
2,194 students
- Mccutcheon Hig
Mccutcheon High School
1,835 students
- Klondike Eleme
Klondike Elementary School
905 students
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- Battle Ground 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- Wea Ridge Midd 675
Wea Ridge Middle School
675 students
What this shows William Henry Harrison High School reports 2,194 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,194 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,194
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, William Henry Harrison High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccutcheon High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Ground Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wea Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~2,194 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 2,194 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Lafayette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,136 (2022-23) → 2,169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Henry Harrison High School?
25.7% 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 73.9% of enrollment, in West Lafayette, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Henry Harrison High School?
William Henry Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 public schools in West Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, William Henry Harrison High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in West Lafayette, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides William Henry Harrison High School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students), Klondike Elementary School (905 students), and Burnett Creek Elementary School (778 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.