Serving 1,243 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,243 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lafayette High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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?
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
51/25/2020
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
511/15/2012
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
212/14/2009
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 (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
