LAFAYETTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

LAFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1209 ALEXANDER LANE
STAMPS, AR 71860
228 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Lafayette County High School, located in Stamps, Arkansas, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Lafayette County School District. As the home of the "Cougars," the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Stamps, providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in the surrounding region. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a standard curriculum, extracurricular activities, and a focus on community engagement.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a vital hub for local spirit and athletics. By utilizing their official website, lcscougars.org, the administration maintains communication with families regarding school policies, district news, and upcoming events. Whether through classroom instruction or participation in regional sports and programs, Lafayette County High School aims to prepare its student body for post-secondary success while maintaining the close-knit traditions characteristic of an Arkansas rural school district.
228
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    154 (67.5%)
  • White
    51 (22.4%)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.3%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (4.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: LAFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)533-4464
Website: http://www.lcscougars.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 158
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio