Lafayette High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

412 E Highland Ave, Saint Joseph, MO

Northside Neighborhood

St. Joseph School District

3.7

2.4

644 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Ashly Mcginnis

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Average ACT Score
22

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
39%

Average GPA
3.47

Graduation Rate
72%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

C+

College Prep

C+

Administration

C+

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

Sports

C+

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.47	Reading Proficiency 39%
Math Proficiency 32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 53	Full Time Teachers 53
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.1%

College Prep

Average ACT 22 Math 21 English 22 Reading 23 Science 22	Number of AP Courses 4
AP Pass Rate 88.9%	AP Math Enrollment Low
AP Science Enrollment Very Low	Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

194:1

Student Diversity

Male 55.7%	Female 44.3%
White 64.4%	Two or more races 12.7%
Hispanic 10.7%	Black 8.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

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.

Missouri Western State University 151 Students

Northwest Missouri State University 94 Students

University of Missouri 55 Students

University of Missouri - Kansas City 44 Students

Missouri State University 36 Students

University of Central Missouri 35 Students

Truman State University 23 Students

North Central Missouri College 22 Students

Kansas State University 18 Students

Missouri University of Science and Technology 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

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

Nursing 31 Students

Business 24 Students

Psychology 21 Students

Biology 18 Students

Elementary Education 15 Students

Pre-Law Studies 12 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students

Computer Science 10 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students

Political Science and Government 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

6/27/2023

The school had a bad reputation because we are the "ghetto school" but the teachers and everyone is so welcoming and are devoted to helping their students further their success

3.0 Alum

7/11/2020

Lafayette as a whole was somewhat rough to get a handle on and I never felt like I was comfortable there until my senior year. Although I never struggled with academics much, I felt as if the staff (especially the counselors) were very biased toward the more involved and the more "popular" kids. I never felt like I could really go to them because I was not one of those kids. It took so long to feel a part of anything there.

5.0 Senior

12/11/2019

The thing I love about Lafayette is the wonderful students and staff that we possess. The students are mostly undivided and everyone talks to each other. The staff is always attentive and ready to ensure the students are getting the correct help if needed. We are all like a family to each other and everyone in the school is highly cared for. One thing I would like to see changed is the amount of college courses we offer. Some schools have more opportunity than ours. I feel that we have a great staff but what would make it even better is more college classes.

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5.0 student

6/5/2021

I think it’s great here everyone is kind and welcoming.

4.0 parent

6/5/2021

The Lafayette staff does the best it can do with such a diverse range of issues. Nearly 80% of the student body receives free or reduced lunch. This coupled with a poorly led district leaves students underprepared for high school. A majority of the problems that the three of my students faced were p...

1.0 parent

1/21/2021

This school is nothing but trouble, teachers and students make others miserable.

1.0 student

6/2/2020

Lafayette High School is the worse high school I could ever go to.

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List Price Range

$61K - $761K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$183,523

Median Lot Size

11,761 Sq Ft

% Renters

38%

Average Household Income

$64,250

% of College Grads

18.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,711 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

46.4%

Homes for Sale

$49,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
654 Sq Ft

2110 N 2nd St

Charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in the North End of St Joseph. This darling property offers recent updates and a comfortable, move-in-ready feel. The home features a functional layout that maximizes space while maintaining a cozy atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a great starter hom...

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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,246 Sq Ft

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$121,900

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
960 Sq Ft

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1,658 Sq Ft

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Land
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Land
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$285,000

Land
1.25 Acres Lot

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16 Baths

1421 Penn St

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Land
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,125 Sq Ft

2802 Blackwell Rd

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$135,900

3 Beds
1 Bath
792 Sq Ft

2600 N 2nd St
New 10 days ago

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2 Beds
1 Bath

707 Green St
Saint Joseph, MO

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1-2 Baths

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1 Bath

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Saint Joseph, MO

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Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
462+ Sq Ft

302 N 3rd St
St Joseph, MO

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House for Rent
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft

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Saint Joseph, MO

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1 Bath

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Unit 813 N 5th St.
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1 Bath

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Saint Joseph, MO

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Missouri Buchanan County Saint Joseph 64505 Northside

Lafayette High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Joseph, MO and is served by the St. Joseph School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 644 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Lafayette High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 72%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $183,523. Discover additional schools in the area, like Virtual Academy, Central High School, Helen M. Davis School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Joseph has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette High School.

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