Lafayette High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,355 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
- Ranks 14th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3000 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
- Principal or Admin: Patrick J. Leonard
- Fax: (337) 984-0153
School District Details
- Lafayette Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,107
- Graduation Rate: 68.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 29,905
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,355
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 134.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,113 (47.3%)
- Females: 1,242 (52.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 141 (6.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 623 (26.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 764 (32.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 12 | 0.5% |
| Black | 710 | 30.1% |
| Asian | 100 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 4.8% |
| White | 1,420 | 60.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 1 | 0.04% |
| 8th Grade | 31 | 1.3% |
| 9th Grade | 683 | 29.0% |
| 10th Grade | 573 | 24.3% |
| 11th Grade | 552 | 23.4% |
| 12th Grade | 515 | 21.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 60%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:41%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $42,955
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,824 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,632 | 81% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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