Lafayette High

Public 9-12

 4460 Longhill Road
       Williamsburg, VA  23188


(757) 565-0373

District: Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
167th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,705 Help


Feeder schools for Lafayette High:

Elementary:    D.J. Montague Elementary
    Laurel Lane Elementary
    Matthew Whaley Elementary
Middle:    Berkeley Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,208

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
African American:
22.2%
Hispanic:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Compare Details Lafayette High ranks worse than 51.2% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lafayette High has the smallest high school student body size in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District. Student population at Lafayette High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), African American (22.2%), Hispanic (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette High is 17.1, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette High is $7,705, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lafayette High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette High 167th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Lafayette High in the ranking list.)

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Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools 36th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lafayette High

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.05 105th 308 65.9%
2006 50.46 141st 314 55.1%
2007 41.22 209th 313 33.2%
2008 46.00 175th 316 44.6%
2009 51.86 137th 313 56.2%
2010 50.69 161st 317 49.2%
2011 59.46 107th 320 66.6%
2012 49.24 170th 321 47.0%
2013 48.85 156th 321 51.4%
2014 49.69 150th 322 53.4%
2015 43.02 190th 322 41.0%
2016 42.66 202nd 321 37.1%
2017 41.48 207th 324 36.1%
2018 38.18 229th 326 29.8%
2019 48.51 175th 327 46.5%
2021 57.38 102nd 327 68.8%
2022 52.31 139th 325 57.2%
2023 55.36 167th 326 48.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.70 141st 193 26.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.22 192nd 320 40.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.89 157th 249 36.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.94 74th 92 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.25 160th 321 50.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.13 179th 240 25.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.98 180th 232 22.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lafayette High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.90 80th 315 74.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lafayette High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1669 1669
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1629 1629
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1597 1597
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1603 1603
1993 1190 446 13 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1665
1994 1244 421 13 37 3 n/a n/a 0 1718
1995 1377 512 23 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1949
1996 1377 512 23 33 4 n/a n/a 0 1949
1997 1404 519 29 23 5 n/a n/a 0 1980
1998 933 341 26 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1314
1999 894 288 19 15 3 n/a n/a 0 1219
2000 942 314 24 12 4 n/a n/a -4 1292
2001 1010 293 27 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1351
2002 1055 299 34 25 5 n/a n/a 0 1418
2003 1055 299 34 25 5 n/a n/a 0 1418
2004 1115 285 35 31 11 n/a n/a 1 1478
2005 1148 303 34 35 10 n/a n/a 6 1536
2006 1202 330 42 36 6 n/a n/a 8 1624
2007 1221 343 37 48 6 n/a n/a 10 1665
2008 860 312 31 46 2 n/a n/a 15 1266
2009 723 284 29 50 6 n/a n/a 7 1099
2010 700 297 29 66 6 n/a n/a 16 1114
2011 699 288 21 72 5 3 21 0 1109
2012 674 274 23 68 6 2 30 0 1077
2013 667 276 29 79 4 4 39 0 1098
2014 673 292 31 94 6 6 56 0 1158
2015 667 283 26 117 5 3 59 0 1160
2016 673 297 34 120 7 5 73 0 1209
2017 625 282 29 138 5 5 78 0 1162
2018 618 243 30 168 3 4 69 0 1135
2019 616 234 30 163 3 3 67 0 1116
2020 598 249 29 166 2 3 72 0 1119
2021 595 261 39 159 2 3 74 0 1133
2022 595 259 34 158 2 3 84 0 1135
2023 610 268 40 195 3 4 88 0 1208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1669 110.6 15.0 n/a
1990 1629 107.8 15.1 n/a
1991 1597 106.2 15.0 n/a
1992 1603 108.2 14.8 n/a
1993 1665 105.7 15.8 n/a
1994 1718 155.0 n/a n/a
1995 1949 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1949 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1980 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1314 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1219 78.3 15.6 0
2000 1292 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1351 97.9 13.8 n/a
2002 1418 114.5 12.4 n/a
2003 1418 114.5 12.4 n/a
2004 1478 111.7 13.2 11.2
2005 1536 110.7 13.9 n/a
2006 1624 127.0 12.8 14
2007 1665 104.3 16.0 14.6
2008 1266 80.4 15.7 18.9
2009 1099 69.6 15.8 22.4
2010 1114 67.1 16.5 24.4
2011 1109 63.0 17.5 24.8
2012 1077 67.2 16.0 24.9
2013 1098 66.8 16.4 27.8
2014 1158 56.5 20.4 30.1
2015 1160 74.0 15.6 32.4
2016 1209 71.0 17.0 31
2017 1162 77.8 14.9 34.2
2018 1135 80.0 14.1 35.9
2019 1116 74.5 14.9 33.1
2020 1119 75.2 14.8 33.7
2021 1133 69.9 16.1 n/a
2022 1135 78.1 14.5 33.2
2023 1208 70.5 17.1 40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1669 110.6 15.0 n/a
1990 1629 107.8 15.1 n/a
1991 1597 106.2 15.0 n/a
1992 1603 108.2 14.8 n/a
1993 1665 105.7 15.8 n/a
1994 1718 155.0 n/a n/a
1995 1949 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1949 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1980 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1314 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1219 78.3 15.6 0
2000 1292 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1351 97.9 13.8 n/a
2002 1418 114.5 12.4 n/a
2003 1418 114.5 12.4 n/a
2004 1478 111.7 13.2 11.2
2005 1536 110.7 13.9 n/a
2006 1624 127.0 12.8 14
2007 1665 104.3 16.0 14.6
2008 1266 80.4 15.7 18.9
2009 1099 69.6 15.8 22.4
2010 1114 67.1 16.5 24.4
2011 1109 63.0 17.5 24.8
2012 1077 67.2 16.0 24.9
2013 1098 66.8 16.4 27.8
2014 1158 56.5 20.4 30.1
2015 1160 74.0 15.6 32.4
2016 1209 71.0 17.0 31
2017 1162 77.8 14.9 34.2
2018 1135 80.0 14.1 35.9
2019 1116 74.5 14.9 33.1
2020 1119 75.2 14.8 33.7
2021 1133 69.9 16.1 n/a
2022 1135 78.1 14.5 33.2
2023 1208 70.5 17.1 40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $161 (1.9%) $8,516 (98.1%) $8,677
2020 $145 (1.8%) $7,772 (98.2%) $7,917
2021 $153 (2.0%) $7,552 (98.0%) $7,705

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 175th of 327 High schoolsRanks 167th of 326 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Lafayette High)8967
 22%
   End of Course Writing (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8872
 16%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Lafayette High)7377
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8481
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette High)7279
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8782
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Lafayette High)9789
 8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)9690
 6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Lafayette High)9071
 19%
   End of Course Chemistry (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)9568
 27%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Lafayette High)8074
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Lafayette High)7864
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8573
 12%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Lafayette High)8383
   End of Course English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8988
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Lafayette High)8461
 23%
   End of Course Geography (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8751
 36%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Lafayette High)6243
 19%
   End of Course VA and US History (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)7245
 27%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Lafayette High)7964
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8066
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Lafayette High)8567
 18%
   End of Course World History II (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8364
 19%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11161208
 8.2%
African American234268
 14.5%
American Indian33
Asian3040
 33.3%
Hispanic163195
 19.6%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White616610
 1%
Two or More Races6788
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.1%40.4%
 7.3%


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Lafayette High ranks 167th of 326 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Lafayette High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : D.J. Montague Elementary
Elementary : Laurel Lane Elementary
Elementary : Matthew Whaley Elementary
Middle : Berkeley Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,208 students attended Lafayette High.

Students at Lafayette High are 50% White, 22% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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