LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL

Lafayette High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Chambers County school district, located in Lafayette, AL with about 249 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Lafayette High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lafayette High School, located in Lafayette, Alabama, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Chambers County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development through a curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a strong connection to the local community, often acting as a focal point for student life, athletics, and regional extracurricular activities.

With its emphasis on traditional high school programming, Lafayette High School strives to provide a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Through its official website, the school keeps families and the community informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and upcoming events. By blending core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate both college and career paths.

For more information, contact Lafayette High School at (334) 864-9881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

214 1st Ave SE
Lafayette, AL 36862
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LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lafayette, AL with about 249 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chambers County
Total Students:
249
Teachers:
19.28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 249 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
88.4%
White
10.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
Asian
0.4%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.