School Overview
Lafayette High School, located in Oxford, Mississippi, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Lafayette County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and its vibrant extracurricular culture. The "Commodores," as the student body and athletic teams are known, foster a strong sense of school spirit and tradition that permeates their campus life, balancing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a variety of career and technical education opportunities designed to prepare students for diverse post-graduation pathways.

Beyond the classroom, Lafayette High School maintains a robust reputation for its athletic programs and fine arts initiatives, which are central to the student experience. The school places a high priority on community engagement and student leadership, often leveraging its location in the college town of Oxford to provide unique opportunities for collaboration and academic enrichment. By focusing on both individual student growth and collective excellence, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment that equips its graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, global landscape.
855
Total Students
69.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette High School
Demographic Student Count
White629
Hispanic21
Black185
Asian5
Two or More15
  • White
    629 (73.6%)
  • Black
    185 (21.6%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    15 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6%)
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: Lafayette County
Phone: (662)234-3614
Website: http://www.gocommodores.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 69.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 307
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 87
Grades Taught
Grade 9 205
Grade 10 248
Grade 11 166
Grade 12 236

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lafayette High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9205
Grade 10248
Grade 11166
Grade 12236
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lafayette High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female41848.9%
Male43751.1%