The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)23%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)28%
22%
Black
(09-10)38%
19%
White
(09-10)9%
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
84%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
86 students attend Lafayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lafayette High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lafayette High School offer ?
Lafayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lafayette High School part of?
Lafayette High School is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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