Lafayette County High

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Lafayette County High ranks 283 rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Lafayette County High is a public high school located in Higginsville, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 310 students. The school is part of the Lafayette County C-1 school district, which is ranked 273 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, Lafayette County High has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 113th out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to 283rd out of 378 in 2023-2024. Its performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with the school ranking 272nd out of 321 Missouri high schools for White students and 201st out of 274 for low socioeconomic status students, both with a 1-star rating. The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages, and it has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 20.3% in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Sweet Springs High, which is located 18.84 miles away, Lafayette County High generally underperforms, with lower test scores, graduation rates, and a worse SchoolDigger rating. The school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, and the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (40.65% in 2022-2023) may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges faced by the school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

807a W 31st
Higginsville, MO 64037-1899

(660) 584-3661

District: Lafayette County C-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
283^rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,198

Feeder schools for Lafayette County High:

Elementary:	Grandview Elementary
Middle:	Lafayette County Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.6%

African American:

4.1%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lafayette County High ranks worse than 74.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lafayette County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.6%), African American (4.1%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette County High is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Lafayette County High employs 24.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette County High is $14,198.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lafayette County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County High 283^rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Lafayette County High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Lafayette County C-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County C-1 273^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lafayette County High

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	42.94	350^th	534	34.5%
2007	53.60	238^th	538	55.8%
2008	31.96	419^th	539	22.3%
2009	44.09	295^th	507	41.8%
2010	49.15	264^th	516	48.8%
2011	33.94	403^rd	528	23.7%
2012	40.98	358^th	522	31.4%
2013	50.09	252^nd	523	51.8%
2014	58.26	179^th	521	65.6%
2015	42.30	313^th	504	37.9%
2016	36.18	284^th	401	29.2%
2017	34.26	299^th	404	26.0%
2018	51.12	188^th	468	59.8%
2019	45.95	224^th	460	51.3%
2021	56.46	113^th	358	68.4%
2023	40.41	194^th	352	44.9%
2024	24.72	283^rd	378	25.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.69	272^nd	382	28.8%
2019	43.10	208^th	368	43.5%
2023	78.81	26^th	268	90.3%
2024	30.22	201^st	274	26.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lafayette County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.34	99^th	100	1.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lafayette County High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.35	182^nd	440	58.6%
2019	44.07	211^th	430	50.9%
2021	50.15	115^th	309	62.8%
2023	33.24	185^th	302	38.7%
2024	19.20	272^nd	321	15.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lafayette County High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	269	269
1992	268	25	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	299
1993	296	18	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1994	302	22	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1995	312	24	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1996	312	24	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1997	319	27	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1998	316	29	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
1999	301	21	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2000	312	18	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2001	327	18	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2002	316	13	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2003	316	13	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2004	329	26	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2005	310	22	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2006	322	24	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2007	329	22	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2008	305	13	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2009	321	18	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
2010	305	21	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2011	281	14	1	4	1	0	2	0	303
2012	299	20	0	9	1	0	3	0	332
2013	274	18	0	5	0	0	4	0	301
2014	250	16	1	7	1	0	8	0	283
2015	266	23	1	12	1	0	6	0	309
2016	281	22	1	8	1	1	8	0	322
2017	269	18	1	7	2	2	3	0	302
2018	260	16	0	7	4	0	10	0	297
2019	228	12	2	14	2	0	14	0	272
2020	257	11	1	14	1	0	11	0	295
2021	258	15	1	16	2	0	14	0	306
2022	263	13	3	15	1	0	12	0	307
2023	272	12	1	12	3	0	10	0	310
2024	251	12	2	11	3	1	10	0	290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	269	22.8	11.7	n/a
1992	299	21.3	14.0	n/a
1993	317	22.6	14.0	n/a
1994	330	22.3	14.8	0
1995	339	24.9	13.6	n/a
1996	339	24.9	13.6	n/a
1997	352	23.6	14.9	18.5
1998	356	23.4	15.2	20.8
1999	331	23.6	14.0	20.8
2000	334	24.1	13.9	20.7
2001	348	24.7	14.1	19
2002	331	26.3	12.6	21.5
2003	331	26.3	12.6	21.5
2004	361	27.4	13.2	24.7
2005	340	26.7	12.7	24.1
2006	357	27.1	13.2	23.5
2007	365	26.1	14.0	20.5
2008	328	27.1	12.1	22.9
2009	348	25.1	13.8	24.4
2010	330	24.7	13.3	30.3
2011	303	23.7	12.7	37
2012	332	22.7	14.5	36.1
2013	301	22.6	13.2	40.2
2014	283	24.3	11.6	40.6
2015	309	25.0	12.3	38.5
2016	322	25.0	12.8	38.5
2017	302	26.4	11.4	42.4
2018	297	25.2	11.7	42.4
2019	272	26.3	10.3	43
2020	295	26.3	11.1	31.5
2021	306	26.0	11.7	37.6
2022	307	26.9	11.3	40.7
2023	310	24.6	12.5	40.6
2024	290	24.3	11.9	39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette County High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	269	22.8	11.7	n/a
1992	299	21.3	14.0	n/a
1993	317	22.6	14.0	n/a
1994	330	22.3	14.8	0
1995	339	24.9	13.6	n/a
1996	339	24.9	13.6	n/a
1997	352	23.6	14.9	18.5
1998	356	23.4	15.2	20.8
1999	331	23.6	14.0	20.8
2000	334	24.1	13.9	20.7
2001	348	24.7	14.1	19
2002	331	26.3	12.6	21.5
2003	331	26.3	12.6	21.5
2004	361	27.4	13.2	24.7
2005	340	26.7	12.7	24.1
2006	357	27.1	13.2	23.5
2007	365	26.1	14.0	20.5
2008	328	27.1	12.1	22.9
2009	348	25.1	13.8	24.4
2010	330	24.7	13.3	30.3
2011	303	23.7	12.7	37
2012	332	22.7	14.5	36.1
2013	301	22.6	13.2	40.2
2014	283	24.3	11.6	40.6
2015	309	25.0	12.3	38.5
2016	322	25.0	12.8	38.5
2017	302	26.4	11.4	42.4
2018	297	25.2	11.7	42.4
2019	272	26.3	10.3	43
2020	295	26.3	11.1	31.5
2021	306	26.0	11.7	37.6
2022	307	26.9	11.3	40.7
2023	310	24.6	12.5	40.6
2024	290	24.3	11.9	39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette County High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$330 (2.4%)	$13,275 (97.6%)	$13,605
2020	$506 (4.0%)	$12,244 (96.0%)	$12,750
2021	$399 (3.2%)	$12,118 (96.8%)	$12,517
2022	$429 (3.0%)	$13,769 (97.0%)	$14,198

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette County High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 194^th of 352 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette County High)	44.3	35	9.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette County C-1)	44.3	35	9.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Lafayette County High)	32.3	33.3	1%
End of Course Biology I (Lafayette County C-1)	32.3	33.3	1%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	310	14%
African American	12	12
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	14	12	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	228	272	19.3%
Two or More Races	14	10	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43%	40.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Lafayette County High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lafayette County High	Public	9-12	807a W 31st	Higginsville	64037	Lafayette County	Lafayette County C-1	No	No	No	No	(660) 584-3661	290	24	11.9	39.3%	251 (86.6%)	12 (4.1%)	11 (3.8%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	24.7	283^rd of 378 public high schools	25.1%		40.4	194^th of 352 public high schools	44.9%	89						18.5	23.5		$14,198	$429	$13,769
Santa Fe High	Public	7-12	108 N Chiefs	Alma	64001	Lafayette County	Santa Fe R-X	No	No	No	No	(660) 674-2236	163	15	10.7	41.7%	143 (87.7%)	6 (3.7%)	14 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			6.3				38.9		$13,774	$881	$12,893
Concordia High	Public	7-12	117 SW 11th St	Concordia	64020	Lafayette County	Concordia R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 463-2246	210	20	10.5	39.5%	184 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)		52.1			30.3				$14,969	$5,726	$9,243
Lex La-Ray Technical Center	Public	9-12	2323 High School Dr	Lexington	64067	Lafayette County	Lexington R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 259-2264	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lexington High	Public	9-12	2309 Aull Ln	Lexington	64067	Lafayette County	Lexington R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 259-4391	320	22	14.8	53.1%	262 (81.9%)	12 (3.8%)	26 (8.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	8.8	350^th of 378 public high schools	7.4%		12.3	321^st of 352 public high schools	8.8%	29						1.5	10.3	25.7
Odessa High	Public	9-12	713 S Third St	Odessa	64076	Lafayette County	Odessa R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(816) 633-5533	651	48	13.4	32.1%	575 (88.3%)	3 (0.5%)	43 (6.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (3.8%)	40.3	211^th of 378 public high schools	44.2%		50.8	127^th of 352 public high schools	63.9%	84						17.1	27.3	50.8	$11,091	$1,173	$9,918
Wellington-Napoleon High	Public	6-12	800 Hwy 131	Wellington	64097	Lafayette County	Wellington-Napoleon R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(816) 240-2621	203	18	11.1	24.6%	187 (92.1%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (3.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)								(n/a)	64.2			22.3		58.5			$11,997	$682	$11,315
Waverly Regional Youth Center	Public	6-12	109 W Kelling Ave	Waverly	64096	Lafayette County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(660) 493-2272	35	6	6.3	91.4%	31 (88.6%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)
Hardin-Central High	Public	7-12	500 NE 1st St	Hardin	64035	Ray County	Hardin-Central C-2	No	No	No	No	(660) 398-4394	101	11	8.8	50.5%	100 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)					23.7	20.0			$15,779	$462	$15,317
Norborne High	Public	6-12	405 Pirate Ln	Norborne	64668	Carroll County	Norborne R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 593-3319	83	12	6.8	45.8%	81 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)									$17,149	$789	$16,360

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette County High

How many students attend Lafayette County High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Lafayette County High.

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette County High?

Students at Lafayette County High are 87% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Lafayette County High a good school?

Lafayette County High ranks 283^rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Lafayette County High in?

Lafayette County C-1

What schools feed into Lafayette County High?

Lafayette County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grandview Elementary
Middle : Lafayette County Middle

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.