LAFAYETTE HIGH

717 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lafayette High School, located at 412 Highland Avenue in St. Joseph, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone of the St. Joseph School District. As a public secondary institution, it provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its deep-rooted history within the St. Joseph community, maintaining a focus on fostering both academic achievement and personal development for its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Lafayette High School offers a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are intended to encourage school spirit, community engagement, and the development of leadership skills. By balancing rigorous coursework with active involvement in school activities, the institution aims to create a well-rounded educational environment that supports the long-term success of its students.

717

Total Students

52.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAFAYETTE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	78
Black	57
Asian	9
Two or More	81
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

White
482 (67.2 %)
Two or More
81 (11.3 %)
Hispanic
78 (10.9 %)
Black
57 (7.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOSEPH
Phone:	(816)671-4220
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	644
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 194

Grade 10 174

Grade 11 179

Grade 12 170