Lafayette High School (Closed 2021)
Lafayette High School served 122 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was 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 was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
45%
28%
Black
23%
17%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-44%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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