Suwannee High School vs. Lafayette High School
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School Overview
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Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Overview
Serving 1,177 students in grades 9-12, Suwannee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 629 students in grades 6-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,177 students
629 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2825 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1277 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
87
Grade 7 Students
-
83
Grade 8 Students
-
115
Grade 9 Students
353
85
Grade 10 Students
324
91
Grade 11 Students
265
77
Grade 12 Students
235
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
24%
20%
% Black
18%
7%
% White
54%
69%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%