Lafayette High School
School Overview
Lafayette High School is a public school located in St Joseph, Missouri. It is a school in St. Joseph School District district.
According to the Missouri state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 57% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 763 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 59 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 763 students are attending Lafayette High School. By gender, there are 383 and 380 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lafayette High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 28 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 28 | 13 | 15 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 59 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lafayette High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 59 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 59 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 254 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 30,219 Households |
| Population | 76,085 |
| Male | 40,447 |
| Female | 39,811 |
| Child Population | 22,259 |
| Total Housing Units | 35,156 Units |
| Average House Value | $117,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $781 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $49,714 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.34% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lafayette High School offers 11 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 109 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 282 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lafayette High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 11 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 109 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 24 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 92 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 282 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in St. Joseph
In St. Joseph, 24 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.