McCutcheon High School is located in Lafayette, Indiana, located on Old 231 South. The school was established in 1975 with the merger of Wainwright and Southwestern high schools and is named after John T. McCutcheon, who was a political cartoonist and Tippecanoe County native.
Serving 1,835 students in grades 9-12, Mccutcheon High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McCutcheon High School serves the southern part of Lafayette, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 262.9 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 8.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone. The furthest edge of this zone is 14.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccutcheon High School's student population of 1,835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,835 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Mccutcheon High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccutcheon High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccutcheon High School's ranking?
Mccutcheon High School is ranked #705 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mccutcheon High School often compared to?
Mccutcheon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Henry Harrison High School, Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccutcheon High School?
The graduation rate of Mccutcheon High School is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Mccutcheon High School?
1,835 students attend Mccutcheon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mccutcheon High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccutcheon High School?
Mccutcheon High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mccutcheon High School offer ?
Mccutcheon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccutcheon High School part of?
Mccutcheon High School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.
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