Lafayette Charter High School serves 98 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
19%
41%
White
80%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)45-49%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA 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 66% LA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette Charter High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 76%.
How many students attend Lafayette Charter High School?
98 students attend Lafayette Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lafayette Charter High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Charter High School?
Lafayette Charter High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette Charter High School offer ?
Lafayette Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette Charter High School part of?
Lafayette Charter High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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