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Lafayette High School

4460 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,208 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lafayette High School's student population of 1,208 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,208 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lafayette High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#486 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lafayette High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
61%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
83%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lafayette High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lafayette High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lafayette High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lafayette High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lafayette High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lafayette High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lafayette High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Lafayette High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lafayette High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lafayette High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lafayette High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette High School's ranking?
Lafayette High School is ranked #486 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lafayette High School often compared to?
Lafayette High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamestown High School, Warhill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
1,208 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lafayette High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.

School Reviews
5   5/30/2020
My daughter has loved being at this school. The teachers are awesome and will bend over backwards to help your child succeed. Love the music programs they have as well.
- Posted by Parent - Lisa
5   1/25/2020
We've really enjoyed our time at Lafayette High School. It's a supportive environment for the students. Teachers challenge the students to achieve, think creatively and express kindness.
- Posted by Parent - Brenden
5   11/15/2012
My oldest son graduated from Lafayette in 2010 and had a wonderful high school experience. My daughter is now a senior at LHS and struggles a bit more with school. The counselors have been excellent at guiding her throughout the last 4 years and she now has goals of attending college. It is a great school rich in history.
- Posted by Parent - deely
2   12/14/2009
I withdrew my child from Lafayette due to the negative experiences she suffered there. Language, sexual propositions, cigarettes, suicidal child, immoral skits in drama class. Do NOT send your child to this school.
- Posted by Parent - lisa

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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