Serving 444 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). 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 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafayette International School's student population of 444 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 96% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette International School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette International School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1687 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette International School's ranking?
Lafayette International School is ranked #1687 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lafayette International School?
444 students attend Lafayette International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Lafayette International School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette International School?
Lafayette International School has a student ration of 7:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette International School part of?
Lafayette International School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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