West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School is the only high school within the West Lafayette city limits, and is administered by the West Lafayette Community School Corporation. The school district which this school belongs to covers central portions of West Lafayette municipality.
Serving 1,116 students in grades 7-12, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is 0.63, which is more 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
#91 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
55%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Lafayette Jr/sr High School's ranking?
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is ranked #91 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Lafayette Jr/sr High School often compared to?
West Lafayette Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson High School, William Henry Harrison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?
1,116 students attend West Lafayette Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Lafayette Jr/sr High School offer ?
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Lafayette Jr/sr High School part of?
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is part of West Lafayette Com School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Amazing teachers. Lots of AP courses offered. Students are Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, etc bound. Outstanding music, athletics, art, debate, science fair, etc. You will not regret moving to West Lafayette. With Purdue next door, opportunities are endless.
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