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Lafayette Sr. High School

17050 Clayton Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lafayette Sr. High School's student population of 1,682 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,682 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
107 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 Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Sr. High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#65 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lafayette Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lafayette Sr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
10%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri 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 Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Lafayette Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lafayette Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lafayette Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Sr. High School's ranking?
Lafayette Sr. High School is ranked #65 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lafayette Sr. High School often compared to?
Lafayette Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marquette Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette Sr. High School is 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lafayette Sr. High School?
1,682 students attend Lafayette Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lafayette Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Sr. High School?
Lafayette Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Sr. High School offer ?
Lafayette Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette Sr. High School part of?
Lafayette Sr. High School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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