Lafayette Senior High

Summary:

Lafayette Senior High is a public high school located in Wildwood, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,682 students. The school is part of the Rockwood R-VI School District, which is ranked 22nd out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Lafayette Senior High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, with a ranking as high as 3rd out of 521 schools in the 2013-2014 school year. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years and its students consistently outperform the state and district averages on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) end-of-course exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state and district in subjects like Algebra II (74.8% vs. 57.5% state, 70.4% district) and English II (69.8% vs. 51.3% state, 63.3% district). The school also has a diverse student population, with notable performance across different subgroups, including Asian students (as high as 1st out of 11 schools in 2022-2023) and White students (as high as 14th out of 310 schools in 2021-2022).

When compared to other high schools in the Rockwood R-VI district and the surrounding area, Lafayette Senior High stands out as a top performer, outperforming Rockwood Summit Senior High and Eureka Senior High on several academic metrics, including end-of-course exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. The school's consistent excellence across subjects and its high per-student spending, ranging from $10,261 to $11,581 in recent years, may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to ensure equitable outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 17050 Clayton Rd
       Wildwood, MO  63011-1794


(636) 733-4100

District: Rockwood R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,581 Help


Feeder schools for Lafayette Senior High:

Elementary:    Babler Elementary
    Chesterfield Elementary
    Ellisville Elementary
    Green Pines Elementary
Middle:    Rockwood Valley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,660

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.3%
Asian:
11.1%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Compare Details Lafayette Senior High ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Rockwood R-VI School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lafayette Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.3%), Asian (11.1%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rockwood R-VI School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Senior High is 15.6, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Rockwood R-VI School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Senior High is $11,581. 2 high schools in the Rockwood R-VI School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lafayette Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Senior High 18th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Lafayette Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Rockwood R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockwood R-VI 22nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lafayette Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 95.22 9th 534 98.3%
2007 94.96 7th 538 98.7%
2008 95.54 11th 539 98.0%
2009 70.65 67th 507 86.8%
2010 70.38 72nd 516 86.0%
2011 76.83 33rd 528 93.8%
2012 88.30 5th 522 99.0%
2013 84.73 9th 523 98.3%
2014 88.16 3rd 521 99.4%
2015 86.63 5th 504 99.0%
2016 85.21 11th 401 97.3%
2017 95.01 1st 404 99.8%
2018 88.42 7th 468 98.5%
2019 86.28 15th 460 96.7%
2021 81.53 20th 358 94.4%
2022 87.06 15th 361 95.8%
2023 83.14 16th 352 95.5%
2024 82.85 18th 378 95.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.57 34th 127 73.2%
2024 65.61 29th 135 78.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.84 145th 382 62.0%
2019 34.70 256th 368 30.4%
2021 23.04 214th 255 16.1%
2022 39.14 150th 250 40.0%
2023 46.08 124th 268 53.7%
2024 37.96 170th 274 38.0%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.12 17th 95 82.1%
2019 88.53 7th 103 93.2%
2021 87.42 10th 129 92.2%
2022 99.32 2nd 111 98.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.72 28th 100 72.0%
2019 60.93 37th 96 61.5%
2021 78.35 5th 50 90.0%
2022 68.32 11th 45 75.6%
2023 83.70 3rd 47 93.6%
2024 63.98 18th 47 61.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.63 2nd 38 94.7%
2019 70.40 15th 38 60.5%
2021 79.66 1st 20 95.0%
2022 73.15 4th 15 73.3%
2023 88.36 1st 11 90.9%
2024 72.96 4th 15 73.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.02 36th 111 67.6%
2019 48.12 53rd 106 50.0%
2021 42.81 47th 96 51.0%
2022 58.74 34th 105 67.6%
2023 61.31 22nd 99 77.8%
2024 40.68 60th 105 42.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.08 22nd 91 75.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lafayette Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.70 5th 440 98.9%
2019 89.15 12th 430 97.2%
2021 82.27 18th 309 94.2%
2022 87.43 14th 310 95.5%
2023 84.01 20th 302 93.4%
2024 78.08 27th 321 91.6%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lafayette Senior 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 1967 1967
1992 1804 278 18 7 2 n/a n/a 0 2109
1993 1813 288 22 7 1 n/a n/a 0 2131
1994 1813 321 24 6 7 n/a n/a 0 2171
1995 1365 264 19 14 5 n/a n/a 0 1667
1996 1365 264 19 14 5 n/a n/a 0 1667
1997 1423 305 35 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1778
1998 1531 287 41 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1871
1999 1588 293 42 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1933
2000 1637 276 52 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1976
2001 1707 263 54 13 1 n/a n/a 0 2038
2002 1746 270 62 12 1 n/a n/a 0 2091
2003 1746 270 62 12 1 n/a n/a 0 2091
2004 1770 269 64 11 2 n/a n/a 0 2116
2005 1743 260 61 14 2 n/a n/a 0 2080
2006 1747 268 64 17 4 n/a n/a 0 2100
2007 1700 279 61 25 5 n/a n/a 0 2070
2008 1656 302 63 35 7 n/a n/a 0 2063
2009 1650 272 69 31 4 n/a n/a 0 2026
2010 1688 251 82 33 5 n/a n/a 0 2059
2011 1681 223 87 32 4 0 2 0 2029
2012 1689 201 99 30 6 0 5 0 2030
2013 1636 46 100 36 4 1 10 0 1833
2014 1584 215 105 36 3 1 21 0 1965
2015 1508 219 115 51 4 1 26 0 1924
2016 1444 218 130 54 2 2 24 0 1874
2017 1417 213 131 63 2 1 29 0 1856
2018 1389 205 137 56 0 1 28 0 1816
2019 1375 191 144 53 2 0 31 0 1796
2020 1390 179 140 67 3 0 38 0 1817
2021 1292 177 149 71 3 0 41 0 1733
2022 1287 162 150 87 4 2 42 0 1734
2023 1205 154 173 93 4 3 50 0 1682
2024 1184 148 185 84 2 3 54 0 1660

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 Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1967 102.8 19.1 n/a
1992 2109 107.7 19.5 4
1993 2131 112.3 19.0 5.7
1994 2171 107.4 20.2 8.3
1995 1667 85.4 19.5 11.6
1996 1667 85.4 19.5 11.6
1997 1778 93.5 19.0 11.6
1998 1871 94.9 19.7 12.6
1999 1933 101.6 19.0 10.8
2000 1976 108.6 18.2 10.4
2001 2038 111.5 18.3 6.2
2002 2091 109.1 19.2 1.4
2003 2091 109.1 19.2 1.4
2004 2116 107.6 19.7 1.4
2005 2080 109.3 19.0 1
2006 2100 112.9 18.6 1.2
2007 2070 111.2 18.6 1.7
2008 2063 116.0 17.8 1.2
2009 2026 126.2 16.0 1.3
2010 2059 124.6 16.5 2.8
2011 2029 124.9 16.2 2.6
2012 2030 121.0 16.7 2.6
2013 1833 120.6 15.1 3.1
2014 1965 118.5 16.5 12.4
2015 1924 116.0 16.5 11.2
2016 1874 113.0 16.5 10.2
2017 1856 117.0 15.8 12.2
2018 1816 117.1 15.4 11.3
2019 1796 114.7 15.6 11.1
2020 1817 114.3 15.8 11.1
2021 1733 111.1 15.5 12.1
2022 1734 111.7 15.5 10.6
2023 1682 107.3 15.6 10.3
2024 1660 106.3 15.6 10.7

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 Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1967 102.8 19.1 n/a
1992 2109 107.7 19.5 4
1993 2131 112.3 19.0 5.7
1994 2171 107.4 20.2 8.3
1995 1667 85.4 19.5 11.6
1996 1667 85.4 19.5 11.6
1997 1778 93.5 19.0 11.6
1998 1871 94.9 19.7 12.6
1999 1933 101.6 19.0 10.8
2000 1976 108.6 18.2 10.4
2001 2038 111.5 18.3 6.2
2002 2091 109.1 19.2 1.4
2003 2091 109.1 19.2 1.4
2004 2116 107.6 19.7 1.4
2005 2080 109.3 19.0 1
2006 2100 112.9 18.6 1.2
2007 2070 111.2 18.6 1.7
2008 2063 116.0 17.8 1.2
2009 2026 126.2 16.0 1.3
2010 2059 124.6 16.5 2.8
2011 2029 124.9 16.2 2.6
2012 2030 121.0 16.7 2.6
2013 1833 120.6 15.1 3.1
2014 1965 118.5 16.5 12.4
2015 1924 116.0 16.5 11.2
2016 1874 113.0 16.5 10.2
2017 1856 117.0 15.8 12.2
2018 1816 117.1 15.4 11.3
2019 1796 114.7 15.6 11.1
2020 1817 114.3 15.8 11.1
2021 1733 111.1 15.5 12.1
2022 1734 111.7 15.5 10.6
2023 1682 107.3 15.6 10.3
2024 1660 106.3 15.6 10.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (1.3%) $10,132 (98.8%) $10,260
2020 $109 (1.0%) $10,376 (99.0%) $10,485
2021 $200 (1.8%) $10,959 (98.2%) $11,159
2022 $268 (2.3%) $11,313 (97.7%) $11,581

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 460 High schoolsRanks 16th of 352 High schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette Senior High)60.844
 16.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rockwood R-VI)70.555.9
 14.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Lafayette Senior High)61.167.1
 6%
   End of Course Biology I (Rockwood R-VI)54.456
 1.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Lafayette Senior High)76.172.1
 4%
   End of Course English II (Rockwood R-VI)75.465.2
 10.2%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Lafayette Senior High)84.864.4
 20.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Rockwood R-VI)75.662.4
 13.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17961682
 6.3%
African American191154
 19.4%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian144173
 20.1%
Hispanic5393
 75.5%
Pacific Islander03
White13751205
 12.4%
Two or More Races3150
 61.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.1%10.3%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,660 students attended Lafayette Senior High.

Lafayette Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Babler Elementary
Elementary : Chesterfield Elementary
Elementary : Ellisville Elementary
Elementary : Green Pines Elementary
Middle : Rockwood Valley Middle

Yes! Lafayette Senior High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 378 Missouri high schools.

Students at Lafayette Senior High are 71% White, 11% Asian, 9% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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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.

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