Lafayette High School
School Overview
Lafayette High School is a public school located in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is a school in Lafayette Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 76% of students are proficient in Math learning and 82% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,169 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 130 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,169 students are attending Lafayette High School. By gender, there are 1,020 and 1,149 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lafayette High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 407 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| Asian | 39 | 15 | 24 |
| Black | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| White | 299 | 145 | 154 |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 407 | 188 | 219 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 130 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lafayette High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 89.2% of teachers are certified. 98.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 130 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 116 | 89.2% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 14 | 10.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.8% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 362 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 91,543 Households |
| Population | 236,932 |
| Male | 117,992 |
| Female | 123,981 |
| Child Population | 73,238 |
| Total Housing Units | 102,491 Units |
| Average House Value | $185,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $874 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% |
| Average Household Income | $56,999 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.80% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lafayette High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 563 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 563 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 105 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 539 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lafayette Parish
In Lafayette Parish, 46 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana
14 private schools are serving students in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.