Serving 122 students in grades 11-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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
11:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-44%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
122 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lafayette High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.
