Summary:
Lafayette High School is a public high school located in Lexington, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,432 students. It is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lafayette High School has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Kentucky, with a current ranking of 14 out of 290 Kentucky high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lafayette High School consistently outperforms the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages in various standardized test scores, including ACT English, Math, and Reading, as well as the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) in Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 15 in Kentucky for both female and male students, and in the top 10 for Asian, White, and multi-racial students. Additionally, Lafayette High School has a very high four-year graduation rate of 97.0%, significantly higher than the state and district averages.
When compared to other high schools in the Fayette County district, Lafayette High School stands out as a top performer. For example, Tates Creek High School, another public high school in the district, has lower test scores and a lower overall ranking compared to Lafayette High School. While Lafayette High School is a high-performing school, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve, such as enhancing support and resources for English Language Learner (ELL) students and students with disabilities.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Fayette County
SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 290 Kentucky High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,435
Feeder schools for Lafayette High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7
Number of students: 2,432
Racial breakdown:
White:
63.1%
Hispanic:
13.4%
African American:
12.1%
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Two or more races:
6.1%
Asian:
5.1%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.5%
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