At a glance
Reported students
1,247
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586.5
Lafayette High: 1,247 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. 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
- 1,142
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Lafayette High
Lafayette High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Williamsburg. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,247 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Virginia median of 13.8:1 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 (47.9%) and Black (23.5%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lafayette High
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.99 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.42
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.58
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.9%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black23.5%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.7%
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
26 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jamestown High
High · Grades 09–12
1,243 reported students
Warhill High
High · Grades 09–12
1,277 reported students
Stonehouse Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
838 reported students
Lois Hornsby Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
805 reported students
Toano Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
704 reported students
Berkeley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
666 reported students
Public schools near Lafayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High High · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,277 | 1.2 mi |
| D.J. Montague Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 515 | 1.6 mi |
| Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg Other · Eastern St Hosp | PK–12 | — | 2.3 mi |
| Lois Hornsby Middle Middle · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 06–08 | 805 | 2.6 mi |
| Bruton High High · York County Public Schools | 09–12 | 723 | 4 mi |
| Jamestown High High · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,243 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette High
What grades does Lafayette High serve?
Lafayette High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
How many students attend Lafayette High?
Lafayette High reported 1,247 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,142 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lafayette High?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,247 students and 73.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lafayette High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lafayette High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lafayette High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lafayette High in?
Lafayette High is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, based in Williamsburg, VA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lafayette High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warhill High (1.2 mi), D.J. Montague Elementary (1.6 mi), Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.