Very Good
#465 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 36% in state
Lafayette High School
High School · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA
A Lafayette Parish high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3000 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
- Math 61% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lafayette High School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lafayette High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,553
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Jcfa LafayetteCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Acadiana High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,835 | Compare → |
| Episcopal School of AcadianaPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 542 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #22 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette High School is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette High School
Lafayette High School is a public high school in Lafayette, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 1,862 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette High School
What grades does Lafayette High School serve?
Lafayette High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,862 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette High School rank in LA?
Lafayette High School ranks #465 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lafayette High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lafayette High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette High School a charter school?
No, Lafayette High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette High School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette High School?
48.8% of students at Lafayette High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (337) 521-7980
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70506)
- 41,550
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70506; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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