Serving 122 students in grades 11-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
23%
15%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-44%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
122 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lafayette High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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