For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,184 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 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Lafayette, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccutcheon High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccutcheon High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4951 Us 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Grades: 9-12
| 1,786 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,034 students
Rank: #33.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Lafayette, IN 47904
(317) 524-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 364 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: 5-12
| n/a students
Lafayette, Indiana 51爆料s (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
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?
4 public high schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Lafayette are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lafayette include: Jefferson High School vs. Mccutcheon High School, Mccutcheon High School vs. Jefferson High School
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