Lafayette High School vs. Henry Clay High School
Should you attend Lafayette High School or Henry Clay 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
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
Henry Clay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,370 students
1,939 students
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
118 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#570 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
18%
Graduation Rate
97%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
625
552
Grade 10 Students
608
492
Grade 11 Students
610
485
Grade 12 Students
524
404
Ungraded Students
3
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
18%
% Black
13%
22%
% White
62%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%