Suwannee High School vs. Lafayette High School
Should you attend Suwannee High School or Lafayette High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, Suwannee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 606 students in grades 6-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,167 students
606 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2984 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1074 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
77
Grade 7 Students
-
94
Grade 8 Students
-
82
Grade 9 Students
319
86
Grade 10 Students
323
103
Grade 11 Students
275
80
Grade 12 Students
250
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
29%
21%
% Black
16%
6%
% White
50%
68%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%