Lafayette High School is a public four-year public high school located at 3000 W Congress Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States.
Serving 1,862 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lafayette High School's student population of 1,862 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Kelly green
School Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
36%
41%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #133 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lafayette High School often compared to?
Lafayette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O. Comeaux High School, Acadiana High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
1,862 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lafayette High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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