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#1681 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lafayette High
High School · St. Joseph · St. Joseph, MO
A St. Joseph high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
412 HIGHLAND AVE, St. Joseph, MO 64505
- Math 30% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lafayette High score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lafayette High 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 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,597/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Joseph), 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
$70,741
Median home value
$186,000
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,720 | Compare → |
| Bishop LeblondPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Bishop Leblond High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Helen M Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 42 | 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.
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.
St. Joseph
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #15 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette High is listed in ST. JOSEPH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette High
Lafayette High is a public high school in St. Joseph, MO, part of St. Joseph, serving approximately 680 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,681 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette High
What grades does Lafayette High serve?
Lafayette High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lafayette High?
Lafayette High has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette High rank in MO?
Lafayette High ranks #1,681 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lafayette High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette High a charter school?
No, Lafayette High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette High a Title I school?
No, Lafayette High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette High?
100.0% of students at Lafayette High 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
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (816) 671-4220
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64505)
- 13,875
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 64505; 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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