Serving 415 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 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 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 415 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette International School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
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 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lafayette International School?
415 students attend Lafayette International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lafayette International School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 1% 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 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.
In what neighborhood is Lafayette International School located?
Lafayette International School is located in the Forest neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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