Lafayette High School
855 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 629 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 185 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 15 |
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White629 (73.6%)
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Black185 (21.6%)
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Hispanic21 (2.5%)
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Two or More15 (1.8%)
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Asian5 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 205 |
| Grade 10 | 248 |
| Grade 11 | 166 |
| Grade 12 | 236 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 418 | 48.9% |
| Male | 437 | 51.1% |
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