Lafayette County High School in Higginsville, MO

Lafayette County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

807A W 31st St, Higginsville, MO

Lafayette County C-I School District

3.8

3.0

290 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Todd Whitney

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Average ACT Score
23

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
57%

Average GPA
3.53

Graduation Rate
92%

B-

Academics

A-

Teachers

B-

College Prep

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.53

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.9%

College Prep

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

291:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.3%

Female

49.7%

White

87.7%

Hispanic

3.9%

Black

3.9%

Two or more races

3.2%

Native American

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Central Missouri 61 Students

University of Missouri 53 Students

Missouri State University 33 Students

Truman State University 21 Students

Northwest Missouri State University 20 Students

University of Missouri - Kansas City 18 Students

Kansas State University 15 Students

Missouri Western State University 13 Students

State Fair Community College 13 Students

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 9 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students

Nursing 7 Students

Business 6 Students

Music Teacher Education 6 Students

Criminology 5 Students

Agricultural Business 5 Students

Agriculture 5 Students

Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 5 Students

Entrepreneurship 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

2/5/2021

My school has teachers knowledgeable in the areas they are teaching, which helped me be successful with my classes and keep my grades up. They are easy to ask for help and eager to assist.

3.0 NicheUser

1/25/2016

An inviting atmosphere, and engaging activities.

4.0 NicheUser

1/25/2016

Prominent safety measures, caring staff healthwise

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2.0 student

1/12/2026

This school has a lot of flaws, including bullying that still happens and will never stop, bad teaching (in my opinion) and just lower education because its a rural school and they be allowing anyone. The real only reason why I came here is because of the sports.

4.0 parent

5/8/2019

school is pretty basic midwestern school. If you love any art forms do not go here. Very lacking in the arts. But has an overall good hearted community that wants to be their best, just lacks initiative. It is going a worrisome direction with technology, Some of the teachers are to dependent on it,...

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List Price Range

$81K - $570K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$219,721

Median Lot Size

11,761 Sq Ft

% Renters

39%

Average Household Income

$69,624

% of College Grads

24.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,735 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$130,000

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Land
8.80 Acre Lot

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Land
10.00 Acre Lot

0000 Highway 13

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Land
1.05 Acre Lot

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2 Baths
1,425 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
4 Baths
3,996 Sq Ft

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Land
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,189 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,195 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$2,045 per month

House for Rent
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,714 Sq Ft

204 W 24th St
Higginsville, MO

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$1,420 per month

House for Rent
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft

1914 Willow St
Higginsville, MO

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Lafayette County Middle School

6th to 8th
Public

C+

Montessori Schoolhouse

Pre-K to 8th
Private

Fairground Park

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Missouri Lafayette County Higginsville 64037

Lafayette County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Higginsville, MO, in the Higginsville neighborhood, and is served by the Lafayette County C-I School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 290 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Lafayette County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $219,721. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lafayette County Middle School, Montessori Schoolhouse, Grandview Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Higginsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette County High School.

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