LAFAYETTE SR. HIGH

www.rsdmo.org/lafayette

1,669 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lafayette High School, located in Wildwood, Missouri, is a prominent secondary school within the Rockwood School District. Serving a suburban community in the western suburbs of St. Louis, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Lafayette consistently maintains a strong reputation for preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a robust curriculum that includes numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs designed to meet diverse learning needs.

Beyond the classroom, Lafayette is highly recognized for its vibrant school culture and competitive spirit. The "Lancers" participate in a variety of Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) sports, and the school boasts an extensive list of student clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations. This holistic approach to education fosters a sense of community and school pride, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute effectively to their community after graduation.

1,669

Total Students

106.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAFAYETTE SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,178
Hispanic	86
Black	149
Asian	181
Two or More	70
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,178 (70.6%)
Asian
181 (10.8%)
Black
149 (8.9%)
Hispanic
86 (5.2%)
Two or More
70 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROCKWOOD R-VI
Phone:	(636)733-4100
Website:	http://www.rsdmo.org/lafayette
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	106.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 405

Grade 10 418

Grade 11 427

Grade 12 419