Henry Clay High School vs. Lafayette High School
Should you attend Henry Clay High School or Lafayette High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Henry Clay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,939 students in grades 9-12, Henry Clay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,370 students in grades 9-12, Lafayette High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,939 students
2,370 students
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
126 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#105 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Graduation Rate
93%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
552
625
Grade 10 Students
492
608
Grade 11 Students
485
610
Grade 12 Students
404
524
Ungraded Students
6
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
22%
13%
% White
48%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%