Serving 1,110 students in grades 7-12, West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,110 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?
1,110 students attend West Lafayette Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lafayette Jr/sr High School?
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Lafayette Jr/sr High School offer ?
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is West Lafayette Jr/sr High School part of?
Amazing teachers. Lots of AP courses offered. Students are Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, etc bound. Outstanding music, athletics, art, debate, science fair, etc. You will not regret moving to West Lafayette. With Purdue next door, opportunities are endless.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - melis
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 1,110 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
