Lafayette International School

Summary:

Lafayette International School is a public high school in Buffalo, New York, serving 415 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Buffalo City School District, which is ranked 812 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is diverse, with 33.25% African American, 28.92% Hispanic, 27.47% Asian, and 8.92% White students.

Lafayette International School consistently ranks in the bottom tier of New York high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is poor, with students ranking in the bottom 10-20% of New York high schools across various subgroups. The school has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 77.7% and a high dropout rate of 12.7%, both of which are significantly worse than the state averages. Additionally, Lafayette International School has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 65.6%, indicating a significant challenge in student engagement and attendance.

When compared to nearby public high schools in the Buffalo City School District, such as City Honors School, Lafayette International School stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. City Honors School, located just 1.74 miles away, ranks 63 out of 1,228 New York high schools and has significantly higher graduation rates, test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism. The combination of high poverty, high chronic absenteeism, and low academic achievement at Lafayette International School suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and support for students, particularly for English Language Learners and Special Education students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 370 Lafayette Ave
       Buffalo, NY  14213


(716) 816-4358

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1193rd of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,389 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.9 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

African American:
33.3%
Hispanic:
28.9%
Asian:
27.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Compare Details Lafayette International School ranks worse than 97.1% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 15th among 20 ranked high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lafayette International School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Student population at Lafayette International School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.3%), Hispanic (28.9%), Asian (27.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette International School is 6.9, which is the 3rd best among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette International School is $21,389, which is the 7th highest among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lafayette International School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette International School 1193rd of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Lafayette International School in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 812th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lafayette International School

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.34 1116th 1190 6.2%
2023 4.65 1193rd 1228 2.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.18 260th 565 54.0%
2023 43.15 309th 583 47.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.00 1123rd 1132 0.8%
2022 11.35 1006th 1038 3.1%
2023 7.70 1121st 1130 0.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.81 1139th 1179 3.4%
2022 6.93 1046th 1101 5.0%
2023 6.28 1113th 1155 3.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.84 531st 531 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.39 1157th 1193 3.0%
2022 7.63 1075th 1155 6.9%
2023 5.17 1161st 1197 3.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.81 1143rd 1190 3.9%
2022 5.40 1096th 1154 5.0%
2023 4.69 1160th 1191 2.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.63 441st 447 1.3%
2022 7.73 364th 386 5.7%
2023 4.28 413th 424 2.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.78 607th 686 11.5%
2022 12.49 559th 593 5.7%
2023 10.59 639th 671 4.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.44 810th 815 0.6%
2022 7.98 729th 760 4.1%
2023 5.15 836th 851 1.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lafayette International School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.97 744th 793 6.2%
2022 5.11 710th 738 3.8%
2023 0.01 776th 776 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

Lafayette International School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lafayette International School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 9 30 27 41 0 0 0 0 107
2018 22 54 42 73 0 0 0 0 191
2019 27 79 59 122 0 0 0 0 287
2020 32 108 74 136 0 0 0 0 350
2021 44 200 113 131 0 0 1 0 489
2022 38 158 108 140 0 0 0 0 444
2023 37 138 114 120 0 0 6 0 415

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 International School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 107 11.9 8.9 67.3
2018 191 23.0 8.3 94.2
2019 287 33.0 8.6 91.3
2020 350 47.0 7.4 91.1
2021 489 52.1 9.3 92.4
2022 444 65.1 6.8 86.3
2023 415 59.8 6.9 94.7

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 International School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 107 11.9 8.9 67.3
2018 191 23.0 8.3 94.2
2019 287 33.0 8.6 91.3
2020 350 47.0 7.4 91.1
2021 489 52.1 9.3 92.4
2022 444 65.1 6.8 86.3
2023 415 59.8 6.9 94.7

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.

Immunization Rates

Lafayette International School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201985.6%0.0%0.0%93.6%97.2%97.2%97.2%94.0%95.6%94.8%
202074.2%0.0%78.3%81.5%81.5%81.5%79.9%74.7%78.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette International School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $982 (5.9%) $15,722 (94.1%) $16,704
2020 $887 (5.2%) $16,269 (94.8%) $17,156
2021 $663 (4.1%) $15,580 (95.9%) $16,243
2022 $809 (4.2%) $18,530 (95.8%) $19,339
2023 $2,102 (9.8%) $19,287 (90.2%) $21,389

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette International School

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette International School)42.145.3
 3.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Buffalo City School District)55.145.5
 9.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course English (Lafayette International School)5633.8
 22.1%
   End of Course English (Buffalo City School District)73.461
 12.4%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Earth Science (Lafayette International School)2810.6
 17.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Buffalo City School District)34.933.7
 1.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Lafayette International School)39.525.9
 13.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Buffalo City School District)61.549.9
 11.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Lafayette International School)12.913.1
 0.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (Buffalo City School District)46.139.3
 6.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Lafayette International School)4135.8
 5.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Buffalo City School District)62.661.8
 0.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students287415
 44.6%
African American79138
 74.7%
American Indian00
Asian59114
 93.2%
Hispanic122120
 1.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2737
 37%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%94.7%
 3.4%


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Students at Lafayette International School are 33% African American, 29% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 9% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended Lafayette International School.

Lafayette International School ranks in the bottom 2.9% of New York high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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