Lafayette High School is a public secondary school in James City County, Virginia, just outside the city limits of Williamsburg, Virginia. It is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and is located at 4460 Longhill Road. Most of the Williamsburg city limits is in the Lafayette High attendance zone.
Serving 1,247 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Williamsburg, VA school district, covering approximately 34.3 square miles. The zone features a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the boundary and the furthest edge located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lafayette High School's student population of 1,247 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
24%
21%
White
48%
44%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #173 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lafayette High School often compared to?
Lafayette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamestown High School, Warhill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
1,247 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lafayette High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I withdrew my child from Lafayette due to the negative experiences she suffered there. Language, sexual propositions, cigarettes, suicidal child, immoral skits in drama class. Do NOT send your child to this school.
5 10/10/2025
My oldest son graduated from Lafayette in 2010 and had a wonderful high school experience. My daughter is now a senior at LHS and struggles a bit more with school. The counselors have been excellent at guiding her throughout the last 4 years and she now has goals of attending college. It is a great school rich in history.
5 10/10/2025
We've really enjoyed our time at Lafayette High School. It's a supportive environment for the students. Teachers challenge the students to achieve, think creatively and express kindness.
5 10/10/2025
My daughter has loved being at this school. The teachers are awesome and will bend over backwards to help your child succeed. Love the music programs they have as well.
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