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The Lafayette Academy

Grades 09–12 · High · Jacksonville, IL · NCES 170016203204

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

0

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

0:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

0

The Lafayette Academy: 0 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

0:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
30
Teachers (FTE)
1.5
Student–teacher ratio
20:1

What the reported data says about The Lafayette Academy

The Lafayette Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Jacksonville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking The Lafayette Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0.75

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White40%
  • Hispanic30%
  • Black10%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial20%

Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near The Lafayette Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Arc

High · Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE

06–120under 0.1 mi
Il Sch for the Visually Impaired

Other · Dept of Human Services

PK–1200.4 mi
Special Education and Student Services

Other · Jacksonville SD 117

PK–PK00.5 mi
Crossroad Learning Center

Other · Jacksonville SD 117

KG–1200.6 mi
Washington Elem School

Elementary · Jacksonville SD 117

KG–052640.8 mi
Jacksonville High School

High · Jacksonville SD 117

09–128901.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions about The Lafayette Academy

What grades does The Lafayette Academy serve?

The Lafayette Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE.

How many students attend The Lafayette Academy?

The Lafayette Academy reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 30 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at The Lafayette Academy?

The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is The Lafayette Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

The Lafayette Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is The Lafayette Academy in?

The Lafayette Academy is part of Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE, based in Quincy, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near The Lafayette Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arc (under 0.1 mi), Il Sch for the Visually Impaired (0.4 mi), Special Education and Student Services (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.