For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,254 students in Lafayette, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette, IN are Mccutcheon High School, Jefferson High School and Excel Center - Lafayette. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Lafayette, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccutcheon High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccutcheon High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4951 Us 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,153 students
Rank: #33.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Vocational School
2201 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2481
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lafayette, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1840 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4770
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
1415 Ball St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2900
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
New Community School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1904 Elmwood Ave
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 420-9617
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
1100 Elizabeth Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 807-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
1100 Elizabeth St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 476-2910
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lafayette, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Lafayette, IN include Mccutcheon High School, Jefferson High School and Excel Center - Lafayette.
How many public high schools are located in Lafayette, IN?
4 public high schools are located in Lafayette, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette, IN?
Lafayette, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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