Lafayette High School

3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,823 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Lafayette High School's student population of 1,823 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,823 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Lafayette High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#175 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
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57%
29%
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51%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
38%
42%
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White
46%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Lafayette High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Lafayette High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lafayette High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #175 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lafayette High School often compared to?
Lafayette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O. Comeaux High School, Acadiana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
1,823 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lafayette High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,823 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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