- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, KY
Lafayette High School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210186000367
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette High School ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Lafayette High School held near 2,373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 129.6 → 130.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 210186000367 · Lexington, KY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,370 enr · 18.4:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryan Station High School (2,030 students)
Lafayette High School held near 2,373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 129.6 → 130.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lafayette High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- Tates Creek Hi
Tates Creek High School
1,723 students
What this shows Lafayette High School reports 2,370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette High School compares
Lafayette High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 43% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,370 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,370
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
250
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Lafayette High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Station High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tates Creek High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Bryan Station High School
Standard public school
2,030 students 19:1 students per teacher
Henry Clay High School
Standard public school
1,939 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Standard public school
1,828 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frederick Douglass High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek High School
Standard public school
1,723 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Steam Academy
Alternative education program
453 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette High School
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has 2,370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 2,432 (2022-23) → 2,373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High School is 18.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette High School?
34.0% of students at Lafayette High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette High School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette High School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette High School rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette High School ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Lafayette High School, Fayette County also operates Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), Henry Clay High School (1,939 students), and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (1,828 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.