Lafayette High School

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Lafayette High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17050 Clayton Rd,  Wildwood, MO
Rockwood R-VI School District
4.1
2.9
1,669 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Karen M Calcaterra
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
89.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
White
70.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.8%
Black
8.9%
Hispanic
5.2%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public HS in Missouri
#15 Best HS For Athletes in Missouri
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 Missouri 424 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 231 Students
Saint Louis University 221 Students
Missouri State University 155 Students
Truman State University 120 Students
Purdue University 119 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 116 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 114 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 113 Students
University of Arkansas 110 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 220 Students
Biology 167 Students
Psychology 123 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 106 Students
Computer Science 84 Students
Nursing 78 Students
Finance 71 Students
Engineering 56 Students
Marketing 55 Students
Pre-Law Studies 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 281 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/26/2026
I like it there! There are some really great teachers that truly care and make the place better. The sports teams and clubs are also good at what they do.
4.0 Alum
7/8/2024
Lafayette was a really great school. I had incredible teachers and felt very prepared for standardized testing. I was highly prepared for university, and Lafayette is responsible for this.
5.0 Senior
3/27/2024
I've always had amazing teachers at Lafayette, and the students are kind. There are so many activities to get involved in and there's also a lot of parental support.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/22/2024
I am so lucky to have had my children be part of such an amazing school. The opportunities offered to them academically, the dedication of the teachers to student success, and the amount of activities they offer are incredible! Everyone can find the group where they belong if the put themselves out...
1.0 student
3/16/2023
Horrible school to go to! Super understaffed. Super politically blue, overall a terrible school to attend!
2.0 parent
7/24/2022
Lafayette is well known as one of the best public schools in MO. I would agree - with one caveat. It is a wonderful place for high achieving, well adjusted students who love school. If your student struggles along the way, it can be a difficult environment for them. Coming from the Rockwood middle s...
1.0 student
9/14/2019
A zero if I could. The teachers are great, but the administration is horrible. They don’t care about their students safety at all. They cover for bad people while punishing the innocent.

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Lafayette High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Wildwood, MO, in the Wildwood neighborhood, and is served by the Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,669 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% 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 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $647,532. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rockwood Valley Middle School, Wildwood Middle School, Crestview Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Wildwood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette High School.

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