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#557 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 31% in state

William Henry Harrison High School

High School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN

An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

211 Fielding Rd, Evansville, IN 47715

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2021)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation26.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$13,576
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at William Henry Harrison High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where William Henry Harrison High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,911/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,821

Median home value

$191,900

Median rent

$1,009/mo

College educated

29.1%

Homeownership

51.3%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47715; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evansville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–122.4 mi891Compare →
Evansville Day SchoolPrivate · tuition8.7privatePK–122.6 mi245Compare →
Reitz Memorial High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3private9–122.8 mi556Compare →
Benjamin Bosse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–123.0 mi826Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#12 of 37
District spending per student
$13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

William Henry Harrison High School is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William Henry Harrison High School

William Henry Harrison High School is a public high school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 1,209 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William Henry Harrison High School

What grades does William Henry Harrison High School serve?

William Henry Harrison High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend William Henry Harrison High School?

William Henry Harrison High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School?

The student-teacher ratio at William Henry Harrison High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William Henry Harrison High School rank in IN?

William Henry Harrison High School ranks #557 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is William Henry Harrison High School's MySchoolScout rating?

William Henry Harrison High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 William Henry Harrison High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Henry Harrison High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is William Henry Harrison High School a charter school?

No, William Henry Harrison High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William Henry Harrison High School a Title I school?

No, William Henry Harrison High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Henry Harrison High School?

57.0% of students at William Henry Harrison 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,209
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Vanderburgh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 47715)
28,476
Area average commute
17.3 min
Area median age
38.2
About this school's data

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

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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 47715; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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