West Lafayette Jr/sr High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should I attend West Lafayette Jr/sr High School or Jefferson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,100 students in grades 7-12, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,153 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
1,100 students
2,153 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
147 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#895 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
176
-
Grade 8 Students
170
-
Grade 9 Students
184
595
Grade 10 Students
199
564
Grade 11 Students
175
500
Grade 12 Students
194
494
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
31%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
60%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%