Lafayette Sr. High School

17050 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,734 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafayette Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Lafayette Sr. High School's student population of 1,734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,734 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
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School Rankings

Lafayette Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Sr. High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#287 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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44%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
9%
15%
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White
74%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart display the diversity score of Lafayette Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette Sr. High School's ranking?
Lafayette Sr. High School is ranked #287 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lafayette Sr. High School often compared to?
Lafayette Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marquette Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lafayette Sr. High School?
1,734 students attend Lafayette Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lafayette Sr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Sr. High School?
Lafayette Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Sr. High School offer ?
Lafayette Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette Sr. High School part of?
Lafayette Sr. High School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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