William Henry Harrison High School

2,136 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William Henry Harrison High School, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Tippecanoe School Corporation. Known for its strong commitment to both academic rigor and extracurricular engagement, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The campus functions as a community hub, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to participate in a wide array of athletic programs, arts, and student-led organizations that complement their classroom experiences.

Beyond its academic offerings, Harrison High School is recognized for its dedicated faculty and its focus on cultivating a supportive school spirit. The institution places significant emphasis on preparing students for the future through diverse course pathways, including advanced placement opportunities and career-technical education. By balancing a traditional scholastic approach with modern educational resources, the school plays a vital role in shaping the development of the youth in the greater West Lafayette area.

2,136

Total Students

122.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Henry Harrison High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,615
Hispanic	274
Black	88
Asian	59
Two or More	95
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,615 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
274 (12.8 %)
Two or More
95 (4.4 %)
Black
88 (4.1 %)
Asian
59 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)463-3511
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 9 582

Grade 10 572

Grade 11 521

Grade 12 461