Summary:
LaFayette High School is a public high school serving 1,164 students in grades 9-12 in LaFayette, Georgia, which is part of the Walker County School District. The school has seen steady improvements in its graduation rates, reaching 90.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. However, its performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is mixed, with the school outperforming the county in some subjects but lagging behind the state average in most areas.
LaFayette High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.11% to 63.04% over the past few years, indicating that the school serves a population with a higher level of economic need. The school's spending per student has increased from $8,502 in 2016-2017 to $9,249 in 2018-2019, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and infrastructure. When compared to nearby high schools, LaFayette High School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some schools, such as Chattooga High School, in certain subject areas, but lagging behind higher-performing schools like Ringgold High School and Heritage High School in both test scores and graduation rates.
The school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments has fluctuated over the years, with some subjects showing improvement and others declining, suggesting the need for consistent, data-driven strategies to improve student outcomes across all subject areas. Additionally, the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at LaFayette High School may present additional challenges, and the school may need to explore targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of this population. As part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 203 districts in Georgia, LaFayette High School's performance is influenced by the overall district's resources, policies, and support.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Walker County
SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 458 Georgia High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,249
Feeder schools for LaFayette High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8
Number of students: 1,195
Racial breakdown:
White:
87.4%
Two or more races:
4.9%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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African American:
3.5%
Asian:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.6%
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