La Fayette Junior-senior High School
La Fayette Junior-senior High School serves 356 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
La Fayette Junior-senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
La Fayette Junior-senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
La Fayette Junior-senior High School's student population of 356 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
Total Students | 356 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
La Fayette Junior-senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of La Fayette Junior-senior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1839 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 24% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 1% | 27% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 70% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lafayette Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to La Fayette Junior-senior High School is Onondaga Nation School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is C Grant Grimshaw School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Fayette C Grant Grimshaw School Grades: PK-6 | 374 students
2.1 miles
5957 Us Rt 20w
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3131 2.1 PK-6 374 - Nedrow Onondaga Nation School Grades: PK-9 | 133 students
2.8 miles
Rr 1-rt 11a
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 469-6991 2.8 PK-9 133 - Nedrow Rockwell Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 203 students
3.9 miles
208 Rockwell Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5070 3.9 PK-2 203 - Nedrow Wheeler Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 235 students
4.3 miles
4543 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5050 4.3 3-6 235 - Nedrow Onondaga Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 429 students
4.4 miles
4479 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020 4.4 7-12 429
School Reviews
2 There is some achievement with certain athletic, art, and music programs. But, this school is mismanaged by a tyrannical principal. Students, staff, and parents are in fear of her selective targeting. Dropout, transfer, and GED rates are high for those able to get away. There also appears to be a problem retaining quality assistant principals and staff.Parents asking for help with their child are held in disdain and not aided. There seems to be disparity in rules which has led to resentment among the students and teachers.The school and students have tremendous potential, but unless addressed by the Board of Ed and Superintendent, this school will continue to spiral downward. So far, they are denial. - Posted by Parent - preit |
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