Lafayette High School

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Lafayette High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
160 NE Hornet Ln,  Mayo, FL
Lafayette School District
4.0
3.0
606 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Stewart Hancock
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
20%
Science
13%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
209:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
69.6%

School Rankings

#109 Niche Standout HS in Florida
#133 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

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 Florida 64 Students
Florida State University 46 Students
North Florida College 37 Students
University of North Florida 35 Students
Santa Fe College 31 Students
University of Central Florida 29 Students
University of South Florida 25 Students
Jacksonville University 21 Students
Florida A&M University 13 Students
Florida Gateway College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 25 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Business 12 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 10 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Early Childhood Education 5 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 20 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/27/2024
My experience there is pretty good! The teachers I have had were helpful and supportive. Two teachers that have really had an impact on me and that I absolutely love are Mrs. Revels and Mrs. Bryant!
4.0 Junior
6/4/2022
The teachers are devoted to the students education but when I went there it depended heavily on who you were kind to when it came to receiving scholarships
1.0 Freshman
1/8/2021
Lafayette High School is the epicenter for teaching racism bullying and substance abuse keep you're kids away
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
1/8/2021
Many of the teachers here are nothing more than childish bullies that are trying to relive they're golden years in high school by becoming teachers to stay relevant in the small town they ruined as kids. Don't let this school ruin you're kids future as it did many.
5.0 parent
10/4/2016
My Son was in 1st grade, and the teacher truly cared. My son come from an advanced Kindergarten in Virginia and they had actually made it to 2nd grade curriculum. Florida had hamstrung the Teachers on the "Common Core" so my son now was doing the same work he was doing early the year before and not...

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Lafayette High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Mayo, FL and is served by the Lafayette School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 606 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Lafayette High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. Learn more about what Mayo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette High School.

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