Lafayette High School, LA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
3000 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 984-5284
How Lafayette High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score84
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Lafayette High School
1,969Students
100%Low-Income Students
85Teachers
23 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 46% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 27% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 22% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 27% | 18% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 34% | 42% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 47% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 6% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Lafayette High School
72%Math Proficiency
79%Reading Proficiency
76%Average Proficiency
97%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 80% | 69% | 50% |
| Male | 70% | 62% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 76% | 66% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 60% | 59% |
| Black | 62% | 57% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 73% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 22% | 46% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 62% | 61% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 40% | 39% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Lafayette High School
85%Overall Rate
72%Low-Income
30%Limited English
50%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90% | 60% | 69% |
| Black | 72% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 94% | 76% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 53% | 60% |
Location Map
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