Lafayette County High School

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
298 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Todd Whitney
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
20
English
22
Reading
25
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
291:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
88.6%
Black
4%
Hispanic
3.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
<1%
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 66 Students
University of Missouri 56 Students
Missouri State University 30 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 24 Students
Truman State University 21 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 18 Students
Kansas State University 15 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 14 Students
State Fair Community College 14 Students
Missouri Western State University 13 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
Business 7 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Agricultural Business 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Journalism 5 Students
Agriculture 5 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 30 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/27/2020
They are helpful with making sure you understand what's going on in the classrooms & if u need extra help they are there to help u. They help in getting you ready for college like help u choose a college that fits you as well as help u get your self ready for college as well as helping with filling out with scholarships to help pay for your college & books etc. Over all I haven't had any problems at my high school the staff are great & they do what they can to help u with what you want to do after high school.
4.0 NicheUser
1/25/2016
Prominent safety measures, caring staff healthwise
4.0 NicheUser
12/13/2015
Coaches for athletes are very involved with making sure the students are up to par with their grades, very good environment, and a lot of opportunities for the students, faculty, staff, and families.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
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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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 298 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% 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 3.54, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $222,196. 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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