Lafayette High School

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Lafayette High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 Reed Ln,  Lexington, KY
Fayette County Public Schools
4.0
3.5
2,370 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bryne Jacobs
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
126
Full Time Teachers
126
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
78.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
394:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
61.9%
Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
13.7%
Black
12.7%
Asian
5.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public HS Teachers in Kentucky
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 Kentucky 1,196 Students
Eastern Kentucky University 393 Students
University of Louisville 330 Students
Transylvania University 298 Students
Western Kentucky University 252 Students
Bluegrass Community & Technical College 240 Students
University of Cincinnati 229 Students
Morehead State University 193 Students
Centre College 188 Students
Northern Kentucky University 151 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 171 Students
Biology 170 Students
Business 160 Students
Nursing 124 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 94 Students
Computer Science 82 Students
Political Science and Government 79 Students
Architecture 67 Students
Engineering 66 Students
Music Performance 64 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 302 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/22/2024
I've certainly enjoyed my time at Lafayette High School, though there are some things that I would change. The building itself is the largest problem, as it is poorly planned and in desperate need of renovation.
4.0 Senior
1/30/2024
Lafayette High School has a variety of classes with a variety of challenge level which can help fit students needs along with an Art program and a STEM program
5.0 Senior
12/16/2023
They really help you if you are ever failing. the teachers are all great and they're very nice. One big thing about the school is the safety they always make sure everyone is safe.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/7/2024
Schools send out fees through their bookkeeping department which has nothing to do with a student's performance in a classroom. I check my student’s grades about once a week since academic success is a priority in our household. They clearly understand that they are solely responsible for the grades...
1.0 parent
11/27/2023
When Lafayette takes the time to mail me a $60 fee for culinary and my daughter is failing the class without any contact email, phone call, or mail like the fee request. I am totally blown away with the priorities of this school. It's extremely important to get those fees but as far as failing stude...
4.0 parent
11/19/2015
My son hasn't been there to long. This is his first year but so far he loves it and is happy. He hated Jessie Clark Middle School and he is happy to be at Lafayette. Teachers seem caring and willing to work with the kids.
4.0 parent
7/29/2015
Certainly had a few issues with procuring and keeping teachers at times. For the 2014-15 school year my daughters French teacher changed 3x (main teacher - sub - main teacher back a few months later) and her Chemistry teacher changed 4x...the main teacher leaving early in the school year and the fin...

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Lafayette High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lexington, KY and is served by the Fayette County Public Schools in Kentucky. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,370 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Lafayette High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $316,021. Discover additional schools in the area, like FCPS Virtual Academy, The Hub for Innovation and Leadership, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, and more. Learn more about what Lexington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette High School.

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