LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL
Lafayette High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, LA with about 2,172 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 95 teachers, Lafayette High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 at 3000 West Congress Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the local community. As part of the Lafayette Parish School System, the school is known for its large student body and its comprehensive approach to academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. It serves as a central hub for student life in the area, offering a diverse array of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Lafayette High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which includes competitive sports teams, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school focuses on fostering a well-rounded educational environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Situated in a key area of Lafayette, the school maintains a long-standing tradition of academic rigor and school spirit, serving as a pillar of the region's public education landscape.
For more information, contact Lafayette High School at (337) 984-5284 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 984-5284
LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lafayette, LA with about 2,172 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Parish
- Total Students:
- 2,172
- Teachers:
- 95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,172 students
- White
- 51.9%
- Black or African American
- 34.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
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.