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Public high school · West Lafayette Com School Corp · West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette Jr/sr High School

West Lafayette Jr/sr High School rates 8.2, right at the middle of West Lafayette Com School Corp's high schools, whose rated median is 8.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.2this school

8.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the West Lafayette Com School Corp median is 8.2.

#235 of 1,828 schools in Indiana · West Lafayette Com School Corp: 1 high schools rated, median 8.2

The brief

A West Lafayette Com School Corp high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

Students at West Lafayette Jr/sr High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

It ranks 235 of 1,828 schools in Indiana and 3 of 3 in West Lafayette Com School Corp.

Math69%31 points above the Indiana average of 38%2026 ILEARN
Reading56%14 points above the Indiana average of 42%2026 ILEARN
In 2026, 69% of students were proficient in math and 56% in reading, against Indiana averages of 38% and 42%.2026 ILEARN; 60 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.5
25% of the rating
Academics
8.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$51,736
Median home value
$280,900
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
44.5%
Poverty rate
28.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
53
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
47
Some Transit
Bike Score
77
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
1,082/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for West Lafayette. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (West Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
36.3% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
5 sports
2 boys' · 3 girls' · 13 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. West Lafayette Jr/sr High Schoolthis school
    8.2
  2. 5.6Compare →
  3. 5.2Compare →
  4. Excel Center - Lafayette2.0 mi · charter
    3.4Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than West Lafayette Jr/sr High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does West Lafayette Jr/sr High School serve?

West Lafayette Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?

West Lafayette Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Lafayette Jr/sr High School rank in IN?

West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks #235 of 1,828 schools in IN.

What is West Lafayette Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Lafayette Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is West Lafayette Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Lafayette Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?

19.5% of students at West Lafayette Jr/sr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,110
Student-teacher ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Tippecanoe County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$14,344
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 47906)
74,283
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
22.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.