The Lafayette Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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The Lafayette Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)10%
17%
White
(19-20)74%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)16%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
79%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend The Lafayette Academy?
38 students attend The Lafayette Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of The Lafayette Academy students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Black.
What grades does The Lafayette Academy offer ?
The Lafayette Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Lafayette Academy part of?
The Lafayette Academy is part of Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE School District.
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