Lafayette High School, located in Wildwood, Missouri, is a secondary school in the Rockwood School District. Lafayette High School opened September 7, 1960, in one small building in Ellisville. To handle the growing student body, the school moved in 1989 to Wildwood. The old school site became Crestview Middle School.
Serving 1,669 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lafayette Sr. High School's student population of 1,669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,669 students
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lafayette Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Sr. High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
9%
15%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Louie The Lancer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Sr. High School's ranking?
Lafayette Sr. High School is ranked #212 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lafayette Sr. High School often compared to?
Lafayette Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marquette Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lafayette Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lafayette Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lafayette Sr. High School?
1,669 students attend Lafayette Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lafayette Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Sr. High School?
Lafayette Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lafayette Sr. High School offer ?
Lafayette Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Sr. High School part of?
Lafayette Sr. High School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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