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Rockwood R-VI School District

Lafayette High School

#4 in Best Public High Schools in Missouri
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Wildwood, MO
  • 290 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Lafayette High School is a top rated, public school located in Wildwood, MO. It has 1,856 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 90% in reading.
    Address
    17050 Clayton Rd
    Wildwood, MO 63011
    Telephone
    (636) 733-4100
    Website
    rsdmo.org/pages/default.aspx

    Lafayette High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    90%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    95%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1390
    47 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    428 responses
    AP Enrollment
    35%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Median Household Income
    $99,848
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,142
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $360,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.30 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.30 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 102 responses
    Report
    • Annual Parade for homecoming
      23%
    • Football games
      19%
    • Prom
      17%
    • Mr. LHS
      14%
    • Attending sporting events
      12%
    • Homecoming
      4%
    • Orchestra Concerts
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,856
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    12%
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.32 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.32 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.32 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $61,190
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    2.7%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.38 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.38 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.38 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,306/ year
    National
    $12,239
    89%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.45 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.45 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.45 responses
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    Lafayette High School Reviews

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    Lafayette High School has shaped me into a very well rounded student. I feel very prepared for the next step in my educational career. I have had the opportunity take AP classes as well as classes in different career fields. Lafayette offers endless extra curricular activities from athletics to various clubs. I have participated in their soccer and track programs as well as Link Crew and Key Club. There is something for everyone. The coaching staff, teachers and administrators are exceptional! I could not have asked for more in my high school education. Thank you Lafayette!
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    Academics can be excellent, plenty of opportunities for any kid and any interest-
    If your son is into sports- I’d give careful consideration. Football is mediocre, wrestling program is top notch, basketball for boys mediocre, volleyball for boys average- Baseball pathetic. The Varsity team rarely practices and the head coach is awful! All the talent in the World and he simply doesn’t care. They play about 2/3rds the games of most any other school or less. If Lafayette hired a head Coach that cared at all - I would give 5 stars. Really sad- if Baseball is important to your son, evaluate your options.
    Lafayette High School has great administrative staff and great teachers. However, sometimes some of the students are rather blatant in their disregard for rules and such. But, you will always have those students no matter where you go.

    I would say that the academics at Lafayette are very strong. We offer nearly all AP courses available (except for Chinese, Capstone, and Research Seminar I think?)

    Lafayette is surrounded by rather affluent neighborhoods, so technology and school-maintenance is top-notch. This year (2017), Rockwood has decided to completely renovate the science labs and hallway.

    We have our own school store that's open on most days, and run by the Parent PTO. Also, we have a student run cookie stand that's amazing!

    Our lunch options are pretty average (I think?). Many people from LHS will tell you that the food is horrible, but it's actually not that bad. You have a lot of options to choose from, and a lot of variety.