Lafayette High School serves 726 students in grades 9-12.
Lafayette High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lafayette High School's student population of 726 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
69%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #1391 out of 2,092 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
726 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lafayette High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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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