Is Lafayette International School a good school?

Lafayette International School ranks in the bottom 4.5% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Lafayette International School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Lafayette International School.

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette International School?

Students at Lafayette International School are 32% Hispanic, 30% African American, 29% Asian, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

Lafayette International School

Summary:

Lafayette International School is a public high school located in Buffalo, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 415 students. The school is part of the Buffalo City School District, which is ranked 821 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lafayette International School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of New York high schools, with significantly lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams range from 9.74% to 26.53%, while the district and state averages are much higher. Graduation rates at Lafayette International School are also lower, ranging from 75.7% to 85.1%, and the school has higher dropout rates than the district and state. These academic challenges may be linked to the school's high rates of chronic absenteeism, which range from 34.1% to 83.4%.

In contrast, nearby schools such as City Honors School and Hutchinson Central Technical High School significantly outperform Lafayette International School on academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and overall rankings. These schools serve a more economically diverse student population, with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Lafayette International School, the school's challenges in supporting its diverse student population have not yet translated into improved educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

370 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213

(716) 816-4358

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1186^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,389

Student/teacher ratio: 7.5

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.0%

African American:

29.5%

Asian:

29.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lafayette International School ranks worse than 95.5% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 15^th among 20 ranked high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lafayette International School 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 Student population at Lafayette International School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32%), African American (29.5%), Asian (29.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette International School is 7.5, which is the 3^rd best among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)

Compare Lafayette International School employs 58.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette International School is $21,389, which is the 7^th highest among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lafayette International School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette International School 1186^th of 1242 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 821^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2022	6.34	1116^th	1190	6.2%
2023	4.65	1193^rd	1228	2.9%
2024	6.81	1186^th	1242	4.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lafayette International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.24	293^rd	306	4.2%

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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
2019	46.18	260^th	565	54.0%
2023	43.15	309^th	583	47.0%
2024	33.13	464^th	637	27.2%

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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
2019	6.00	1123^rd	1132	0.8%
2022	11.35	1006^th	1038	3.1%
2023	7.70	1121^st	1130	0.8%
2024	8.17	1137^th	1144	0.6%

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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
2019	4.81	1139^th	1179	3.4%
2022	6.93	1046^th	1101	5.0%
2023	6.28	1113^th	1155	3.6%
2024	9.47	1087^th	1170	7.1%

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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	531^st	531	0.0%
2024	25.42	470^th	564	16.7%

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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
2019	4.39	1157^th	1193	3.0%
2022	7.63	1075^th	1155	6.9%
2023	5.17	1161^st	1197	3.0%
2024	8.11	1160^th	1219	4.8%

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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
2019	4.81	1143^rd	1190	3.9%
2022	5.40	1096^th	1154	5.0%
2023	4.69	1160^th	1191	2.6%
2024	7.08	1156^th	1211	4.5%

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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
2019	1.63	441^st	447	1.3%
2022	7.73	364^th	386	5.7%
2023	4.28	413^th	424	2.6%
2024	2.26	418^th	426	1.9%

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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
2019	16.78	607^th	686	11.5%
2022	12.49	559^th	593	5.7%
2023	10.59	639^th	671	4.8%
2024	14.69	636^th	690	7.8%

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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
2019	3.44	810^th	815	0.6%
2022	7.98	729^th	760	4.1%
2023	5.15	836^th	851	1.8%
2024	8.56	831^st	865	3.9%

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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
2019	9.97	744^th	793	6.2%
2022	5.11	710^th	738	3.8%
2023	0.01	776^th	776	0.0%
2024	10.90	728^th	781	6.8%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Lafayette International School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	9	30	27	41	0	0	107
2018	22	54	42	73	0	0	191
2019	27	79	59	122	0	0	287
2020	32	108	74	136	0	0	350
2021	44	200	113	131	0	1	489
2022	38	158	108	140	0	0	444
2023	37	138	114	120	0	6	415
2024	29	130	129	141	1	10	440

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
2024	440	58.4	7.5	93.9

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
2024	440	58.4	7.5	93.9

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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