Lafayette High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

3000 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA

Arnould Heights Neighborhood

Lafayette Parish Public Schools

3.8

4.8

1,862 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Patrick J. Leonard

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Average SAT Score
1260

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
67%

Reading Proficiency
56%

Average GPA
3.46

Graduation Rate
90%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

B+

College Prep

Administration

C-

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.46

Reading Proficiency

56%

Math Proficiency

67%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

103

Full Time Teachers

103

Teachers in First or Second Year

1.5%

College Prep

Average SAT

1260

Math

620

Verbal

640

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

52%

AP Math Enrollment

Low

AP Science Enrollment

Average

Other AP Enrollment

High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

364:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.9%

Male

49.1%

White

44.1%

Black

35.4%

Hispanic

13.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.5%

Two or more races

2.3%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#4 Niche Standout HS in Louisiana

#13 Most Diverse Public HS in Louisiana

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

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

University of Louisiana at Lafayette 791 Students

Louisiana State University 671 Students

Tulane University 204 Students

Louisiana Tech University 181 Students

Loyola University New Orleans 179 Students

McNeese State University 156 Students

University of New Orleans 140 Students

Southern University & A&M College 139 Students

Baylor University 127 Students

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 127 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Biology 193 Students

Nursing 164 Students

Psychology 112 Students

Business 102 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 92 Students

Computer Science 59 Students

Chemistry 48 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 46 Students

Political Science and Government 45 Students

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

8/16/2025

I was enrolled at Lafayette High School since a freshman up until I graduated in 2024, I enjoyed my years there with my friends and teachers. I enjoyed the activities held some days and fun we've had. There were some off days but that's anywhere. Overall I loved my High school.

3.0 Alum

8/13/2025

I have graduated as a part of the Lafayette High School graduating class of 2025 after having attended for four years. Overall, the experience was alright.

5.0

4/26/2025

My experience at the Louisiana State learning institution called Lafayette high school was great overall.

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5.0 other

4/26/2019

SUPERIOR. THIS IS THE FINEST HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE. AN EXEMPLARY MUSIC PROGRAM.

5.0 other

8/31/2015

The finest liberal arts academy in the state. Their instrumental music program is unparalleled. LHS graduates several valedictorians (consistently).

5.0 other

7/19/2013

Lafayette High School was the best thing to happen to me. It shaped my character, opened my eyes to culture and diversity, and gave me every possibility to succeed. I was in the Gifted program and the Academy of Health Careers. Both enriched me and made me into the woman I am today. Though the physi...

5.0 parent

9/3/2012

My father went to Laf.High over 50 yrs. ago. He was a very productive young man. Hewas on the football teamRobert W. Power. He and I are so happy Halie is going to a school that is still to this day sendind outinto this big world productive young men and women. That has alot to do w/ the parent,teac...

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List Price Range

$94K - $441K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$192,986

Median Lot Size

5,227 Sq Ft

% Renters

56%

Average Household Income

$67,855

% of College Grads

38.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,610 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

48.1%

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6,300 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
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9th to 12th
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A-

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Grills

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Louisiana Lafayette Parish Lafayette 70506 Arnould Heights

Lafayette High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lafayette, LA and is served by the Lafayette Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,862 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Lafayette High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $192,986. Discover additional schools in the area, like Early College Academy, Acadiana High School, JCFA Lafayette, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette High School.

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