Serving 2,373 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,373 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Lafayette High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette High School is 97%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
2,373 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lafayette High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
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?
a. Majority of teachers really care. If your in accelerated classes, it doesn't matter who else is at the school, you are around the accelerated students most of the time. Huge variety of classes to choose from.
b. Ton's of sports and clubs at Lafayette. Something for everyone. SCAPA is connected to Lafayette:best arts program in ky.
c. City champion football team, dance team wins a bid to nationals yearly, other teams do fairly well also
d. School is very old, but it has so much life in it. The main building was built in the 30s...and has many new updates. School is clean and has more character than most others. Football stadium is extremely unique..all stone, and a shame they are redoing it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bubbl
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,373 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
