Lafayette High School

160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Lafayette High School serves 627 students in grades 6-12.
Lafayette High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lafayette High School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Lafayette High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
22%
35%
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Black
7%
22%
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White
68%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #903 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
627 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lafayette High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Lafayette School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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