Lafayette High School

Lafayette High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3000 W Congress St,  Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish Public Schools
3.8
4.8
1,852 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Patrick J. Leonard
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
D+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
52%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
21%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
44.1%
Black
35.4%
Hispanic
13.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Niche Standout HS in Louisiana
#10 Most Diverse Public HS in Louisiana
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 803 Students
Louisiana State University 656 Students
Tulane University 195 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 179 Students
Louisiana Tech University 175 Students
McNeese State University 166 Students
University of New Orleans 150 Students
Southern University & A&M College 136 Students
Baylor University 131 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 127 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 194 Students
Nursing 164 Students
Psychology 114 Students
Business 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 90 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 46 Students
Political Science and Government 43 Students
Chemistry 43 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 444 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/23/2024
My experiences with Lafayette High School is that the kids really come together during times of interest whether it be a football or basketball game or just a pep rally on school grounds. Most teachers are genuinely there to help and provide a very helpful hand to your learning. There is a wide Varity of sports clubs and classes to choose from and ultimately it helps very well for college.
4.0 Junior
4/10/2024
It's not a bad school it is very diverse and we have lots of clubs as well as sports also many ap classes as well as college classes
5.0 Senior
2/18/2024
Administrative being equal among students, more scholarship opportunities in sports , also more college prepareness
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 11 Reviews
5.0 other
4/26/2019
SUPERIOR. THIS IS THE FINEST HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE. AN EXEMPLARY MUSIC PROGRAM.
5.0 other
8/31/2015
The finest liberal arts academy in the state. Their instrumental music program is unparalleled. LHS graduates several valedictorians (consistently).
5.0 other
7/19/2013
Lafayette High School was the best thing to happen to me. It shaped my character, opened my eyes to culture and diversity, and gave me every possibility to succeed. I was in the Gifted program and the Academy of Health Careers. Both enriched me and made me into the woman I am today. Though the physi...
5.0 parent
9/3/2012
My father went to Laf.High over 50 yrs. ago. He was a very productive young man. Hewas on the football teamRobert W. Power. He and I are so happy Halie is going to a school that is still to this day sendind outinto this big world productive young men and women. That has alot to do w/ the parent,teac...

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