Lafayette International Community High School is a high school located in the West Side of Buffalo, New York. It serves students in Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is John Starkey.
Serving 475 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette International School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette International School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette International School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
28%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette International School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette International School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lafayette International School?
475 students attend Lafayette International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Lafayette International School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette International School?
Lafayette International School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette International School offer ?
Lafayette International School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lafayette International School part of?
Lafayette International School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Lafayette International School located?
Lafayette International School is located in the Forest neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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