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#1311 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lafayette Sr. High
High School · Rockwood R-vi · Wildwood, MO
A Rockwood R-vi high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
17050 CLAYTON RD, Wildwood, MO 63011
- Math 48% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Sr. High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lafayette Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,941
Median home value
$373,600
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
66.4%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 2,136 | Compare → |
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| Barat AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 56 | Compare → |
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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.
Rockwood R-vi
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #23 of 30
- District spending per student
- $12,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Sr. High is listed in ROCKWOOD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Sr. High
Lafayette Sr. High is a public high school in Wildwood, MO, part of Rockwood R-vi, serving approximately 1,660 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,311 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Sr. High
What grades does Lafayette Sr. High serve?
Lafayette Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lafayette Sr. High?
Lafayette Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 1,660 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Sr. High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Sr. High rank in MO?
Lafayette Sr. High ranks #1,311 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lafayette Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Sr. High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Sr. High a charter school?
No, Lafayette Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Sr. High?
10.7% of students at Lafayette Sr. 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
- 1,660
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (636) 733-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63011)
- 36,274
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
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 · 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 63011; 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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