Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette Co. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Co. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lafayette Co. High School's student population of 310 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette Co. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Co. High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
88%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Co. High School's ranking?
Lafayette Co. High School is ranked #977 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lafayette Co. High School often compared to?
Lafayette Co. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School, Concordia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette Co. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lafayette Co. High School?
310 students attend Lafayette Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lafayette Co. High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Co. High School?
Lafayette Co. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Co. High School offer ?
Lafayette Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette Co. High School part of?
Lafayette Co. High School is part of Lafayette County C-1 School District.
School Reviews
4 1/27/2023
I love this school but it's easy to get iced out. It's a small town so outsiders can have a hard time. The teachers are nice for the most part and none of them are like the middle school comm arts teacher.
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