Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)

Lafayette Charter High School serves 98 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(10-11)
≥50%
66%
(11-12)
≥50%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
19%
42%
White
80%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.33
(11-12)
45-49%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette Charter High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Lafayette Charter High School?
98 students attend Lafayette Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lafayette Charter High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Charter High School?
Lafayette Charter High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Charter High School offer ?
Lafayette Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette Charter High School part of?
Lafayette Charter High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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