We're Proud!

We have a lot to be proud of at West Lafayette Community School Corporation. Our students are not just learning – they are thriving! We are among Indiana’s highest ranking districts – West Lafayette High School is in the state’s top 5 according to US News & World Report, and was the only Indiana district to be ranked by Niche in the top 50 in the country (number 28 - 2023 rankings). It has been recognized with awards for music education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). 

National recognition

We are among Indiana’s highest ranking districts – West Lafayette High School is in the state’s top 5 according to US News & World Report, and was the only Indiana district to be ranked by Niche in the top 50 in the country (number 28 - 2023 rankings). It has been recognized with awards for music education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

Local support is strong

Voters in West Lafayette approved one of the state’s first operating levies in a referendum in 2010 that saw 66% voting yes. When the first levy was set to expire, support rose to 94% voting yes in 2017 to renew the levy at the same rate.

Well-managed school corporation

West Lafayette Community School Corporation has a long-term bond rating of AA+/Stable from Standard & Poor Global Ratings which means that the district is financially stable. ​

Programs residents love to love

In a very informal poll of school staff and school board members, these programs were noted as making West Lafayette Community School Corporation a special place for students. See which ones you agree with and let us know which are your favorites! [LINK TO GOOGLE FORM]

Exceptional programs:

• “STEM” (West Lafayette received a $500,000 IDOE STEM grant)
  ​“High school history classes, English Dept”
• “English Language Learner programs, Advanced Placement courses, and athletics”
• “Social studies & English ‘specials’ & Art/Music”
• “Reading interventionist at WLES; Music department at JSHS (Orchestra, band, and choir directors are phenomenal)”
• “Music/orchestra/band programs & math education programs, Robotics teams”

What impresses you:

• “The amount of growth seen at the elementary level, coupled with the teachers' abilities to differentiate instruction to meet the varied needs of students.”
• “Spelling Bee National Winners”
• “My observation of the robotics team is that both coaches and students worked hard to achieve the full potential of their teams.”

What are the defining qualities of West Lafayette educators?

• “Caring, going above and beyond”
• “I have heard from many people, and seen with my own eyes, that our teachers really love our students and want them to be successful in a way that is unique to WL”
• “Community-minded, life-long learners, professional, and dedicated.”
• “Tradition of excellence - high academic standards”
• “Passionate and hard working”
• “Passion and commitment for Teaching, respecting cultural diversity & continuous learning.”