At a glance
Reported students
1,669
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
106.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464
Lafayette Sr. High: 1,669 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. 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
- 1,735
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Lafayette Sr. High
Lafayette Sr. High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Wildwood. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Rockwood R-VI. NCES reports 1,669 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, above the Missouri median of 11.5:1 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 (70.6%) and Asian (10.8%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lafayette Sr. High
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 106.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.6%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black8.9%
- Asian10.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. 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
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Rockwood R-VI
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eureka Sr. High
High · Grades 09–12
1,586 reported students
Marquette Sr. High
High · Grades 09–12
2,095 reported students
Rockwood Summit Sr. High
High · Grades 09–12
1,194 reported students
Crestview Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,091 reported students
Lasalle Springs Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
927 reported students
Rockwood South Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
817 reported students
Public schools near Lafayette Sr. High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High High · Rockwood R-VI | 09–12 | 2,095 | 3.5 mi |
| Eureka Sr. High High · Rockwood R-VI | 09–12 | 1,586 | 5.6 mi |
| West High High · Parkway C-2 | 09–12 | 1,417 | 5.9 mi |
| South High High · Parkway C-2 | 09–12 | 1,485 | 6.9 mi |
| Missouri Eastern Corr Center High · Department of Corrections | 07–12 | 0 | 8 mi |
| Valley Park Sr. High High · Valley Park | 09–12 | 230 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Sr. High
What grades does Lafayette Sr. High serve?
Lafayette Sr. High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rockwood R-VI.
How many students attend Lafayette Sr. High?
Lafayette Sr. High reported 1,669 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,735 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lafayette Sr. High?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 1,669 students and 106.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lafayette Sr. High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lafayette Sr. High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockwood R-VI attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lafayette Sr. High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lafayette Sr. High in?
Lafayette Sr. High is part of Rockwood R-VI, based in Eureka, MO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lafayette Sr. High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marquette Sr. High (3.5 mi), Eureka Sr. High (5.6 mi), West High (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.