A+
Excellent
98/100

Lafayette High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 401 Reed Ln, Lexington, KY 40503
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 62% · Math 55% proficient · 94th percentile in Kentucky
Graduation
A+
98% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Kentucky for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
2,373
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%94/100reading 93rd percentile, math 96th percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%96/10098% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +18 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+11 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+13 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate98% (+13 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White73%61%reading +21 pts, math +21 pts94th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +11 pts, math +20 pts92nd percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -6 pts, math +1 pts34th percentile (list)
Asian50%70%reading -8 pts, math +12 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +1 pts, math +3 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 401 Reed Ln
City Lexington
ZIP Code 40503
District 2101860
NCES School ID 210186000367
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40503

Understanding the community around Lafayette High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,131
Per Capita Income $43,555
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.6%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $259,700
Median Rent $1,071
Owner-Occupied 63.2%
Renter-Occupied 36.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lafayette High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.7%
Hispanic/Latino 13.7%
Black 11.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More Races 5.9%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,373
Teachers (FTE) 130.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lafayette High School?
Lafayette High School has 2,373 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does Lafayette High School serve?
Lafayette High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lafayette High School receive per student?
Lafayette High School receives $17,525 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lafayette High School in 40503 ▼
Avg Home Value
$349,369
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,525
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
36.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026