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Central High School vs. Lafayette High School

Should you attend Central High School or Lafayette High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Central High School
2602 Edmond
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lafayette High School
412 Highland Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,720 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,720 students
680 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lafayette High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lafayette High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lafayette High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1338 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1287 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lafayette High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lafayette High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
72%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lafayette High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lafayette High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
433
177
Grade 10 Students
447
178
Grade 11 Students
442
166
Grade 12 Students
398
159
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lafayette High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lafayette High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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