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William Henry Harrison High School vs. Jefferson High School

Should you attend William Henry Harrison High School or Jefferson High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
William Henry Harrison High School
5701 N 50 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Jefferson High School
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

William Henry Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,169 students in grades 9-12, William Henry Harrison High School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,034 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,169 students
2,034 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Henry Harrison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Henry Harrison High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
146 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Henry Harrison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#413 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
#1182 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Henry Harrison High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in IN)
22%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Henry Harrison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Henry Harrison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Henry Harrison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in IN)
87%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jefferson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William Henry Harrison High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
579
511
Grade 10 Students
544
536
Grade 11 Students
530
525
Grade 12 Students
516
462

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Henry Harrison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Henry Harrison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Henry Harrison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Henry Harrison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Henry Harrison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Henry Harrison High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Henry Harrison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Henry Harrison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lafayette School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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