McCutcheon High School is located in Lafayette, Indiana, located on Old 231 South. The school was established in 1975 with the merger of Wainwright and Southwestern high schools and is named after John T. McCutcheon, who was a political cartoonist and Tippecanoe County native.
Serving 1,835 students in grades 9-12, Mccutcheon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccutcheon High School's student population of 1,835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,835 students
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Mccutcheon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccutcheon High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
66%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tippecanoe School Corp School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccutcheon High School's ranking?
Mccutcheon High School is ranked #705 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mccutcheon High School often compared to?
Mccutcheon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Henry Harrison High School, Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccutcheon High School?
The graduation rate of Mccutcheon High School is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mccutcheon High School?
1,835 students attend Mccutcheon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mccutcheon High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccutcheon High School?
Mccutcheon High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mccutcheon High School offer ?
Mccutcheon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccutcheon High School part of?
Mccutcheon High School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.
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