For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,331 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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Lafayette, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mccutcheon High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lafayette, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccutcheon High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4951 Us 231 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-1488
Gr: 9-12 | 1,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 18th St
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 772-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
21 Elston Rd.
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 269-8888
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 269-8888
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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?
5 public high schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (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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