Serving 1,124 students in grades 9-12, William Henry Harrison High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,124 students
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Henry Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William Henry Harrison High School's student population of 1,124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Henry Harrison High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Henry Harrison High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
50%
65%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Henry Harrison High School's ranking?
William Henry Harrison High School is ranked #808 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Henry Harrison High School often compared to?
William Henry Harrison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Joseph Reitz High School, Central High School, North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School?
The graduation rate of William Henry Harrison High School is 94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend William Henry Harrison High School?
1,124 students attend William Henry Harrison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of William Henry Harrison High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does William Henry Harrison High School offer ?
William Henry Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Henry Harrison High School part of?
William Henry Harrison High School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
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