LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL

LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 122 students offering grade levels from 11th 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 17 teachers, LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 International High School, located at 370 Lafayette Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is a unique educational institution within the Buffalo Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to serve a diverse population of students, with a primary focus on supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) and newcomer students who have recently arrived in the United States. By providing a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic standards with intensive language acquisition support, the school aims to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, ensuring that students from various global backgrounds can successfully transition into American academic life.

Beyond its focus on language development, Lafayette International is known for fostering a culturally responsive environment that values the diverse heritages of its student body. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized instruction to help students overcome the challenges often associated with relocation and language barriers. As part of the broader Buffalo Public Schools system, the institution serves as a critical community hub, committed to empowering its students to become globally minded, high-achieving citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

For more information, contact LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL at (716) 816-4358 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.