McCutcheon High School

1,825 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McCutcheon High School, located in Lafayette, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Tippecanoe School Corporation. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which offers a wide array of college preparatory courses, dual-credit opportunities, and vocational training designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Beyond the classroom, McCutcheon maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong commitment to athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, fostering a well-rounded environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic and extracurricular offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the Lafayette community. McCutcheon is often recognized for its "Maverick" spirit, emphasizing school pride and a supportive faculty that aims to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on both scholastic excellence and character development, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and social responsibility necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

1,825

Total Students

116.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCutcheon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,223
Hispanic	380
Black	121
Asian	19
Two or More	80
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,223 (67.0 %)
Hispanic
380 (20.8 %)
Black
121 (6.6 %)
Two or More
80 (4.4 %)
Asian
19 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tippecanoe School Corp
Phone:	(765)474-1488
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	606
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	116

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 501

Grade 10 468

Grade 11 431

Grade 12 425