Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 63% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lafayette High School's student population of 680 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1101 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
63%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #1101 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lafayette High School often compared to?
Lafayette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Benton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 63%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
680 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lafayette High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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