Enrollment
2,194
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181134001835
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Henry Harrison High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Henry Harrison High School
William Henry Harrison High School is a large high school in West Lafayette, Indiana, enrolling 2,194 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.7% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,194 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tippecanoe School Corp also operates Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students) and Klondike Elementary School (905 students) alongside William Henry Harrison High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Henry Harrison High School compares
William Henry Harrison High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tippecanoe School Corp, which includes William Henry Harrison High School.
$10,353
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.3%
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.
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
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,194 students)
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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 2,194 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Lafayette, IN.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William Henry Harrison High School a good school?
William Henry Harrison High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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