The Lafayette Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Black
(19-20)15%
17%
White
(19-20)74%
48%
Two or more races
(19-20)10%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
77%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend The Lafayette Academy?
39 students attend The Lafayette Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of The Lafayette Academy students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Lafayette Academy offer ?
The Lafayette Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Lafayette Academy part of?
The Lafayette Academy is part of Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE School District.
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