Lafayette High School

Lafayette High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4460 Longhill Rd,  Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
3.6
4.4
1,247 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Daniel J. Miani, Ed.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
96.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
47.9%
Black
23.5%
Hispanic
16.3%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#20 Best HS For Athletes in Virginia
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.
Virginia Commonwealth University 243 Students
James Madison University 240 Students
University of Virginia 204 Students
Virginia Tech 204 Students
William & Mary 167 Students
George Mason University 154 Students
Old Dominion University 141 Students
Christopher Newport University 109 Students
University of Richmond 78 Students
Radford University 66 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 94 Students
Psychology 86 Students
Biology 85 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Political Science and Government 40 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students
Engineering 30 Students
Environmental Science 30 Students
Finance 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 171 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
1/14/2025
It's lowkey chill but teacher situation could be better. Great academics. The sports are great and there is amazing school spirit and diversity.
4.0 Alum
2/9/2023
The school funding was inconsistent and often went to the sports teams. There were some rules and regulations that were difficult to abide by but overall it was a decent experience
5.0 Senior
6/1/2022
The school is inclusive when it comes to race and sexuality. They have great college resources and teachers to help with life after high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 15 Reviews
1.0 student
4/2/2026
Worst experience of my life, incredibly useless and i havent learned a thing in the 3 years ive been here, despite taking many of the "advanced" and AP classes.
5.0 parent
10/8/2025
The school has been great so far, especially since we are new this year. My only concern is the amount of homework my child receives. Every day, she spends between 2 to 4 hours on schoolwork after being in class all day, and most of her weekend is spent doing homework as well. Students deserve a bre...
5.0 parent
2/9/2025
This is a Blue Ribbon School. Rigorous academic classes are available all 4 years from inspiring teachers. Extra-curricular activities are available from sports to nationally affiliated clubs with lots of opportunities for any interest.
5.0 parent
9/24/2023
All 3 of my daughters have attended and graduated from this school. They all took AP classes and were part of the dual enrollment and early college program, while working part time jobs. They participated in school activities and sports and were always respected and treated fairly by students and st...

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Lafayette High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Williamsburg, VA and is served by the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,247 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Lafayette High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $456,794. Discover additional schools in the area, like Warhill High School, James Blair Middle, Berkeley Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Williamsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette High School.

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