About Us

Home of the Mighty Lions

Mission Statement:

The LHS mission is to inspire and empower students within a disciplined, academic environment to become ethical, well-rounded contributors to society.

PBIS Expectations: (ROAR)

Respectful: Treat others and their property with respect. Clean up after yourself before leaving class.
On Time:  Report to your classroom and be ready to work before the tardy bell rings.
Academically Focused:  Be attentive and follow the teacher's instructions. Put forth your best effort in all class activities.
Responsible:  Have your ID on and visible. Be accountable for your actions.

Mascot: Mighty Lions 

Colors: Kelly Green / Black / White

Alma Mater

Oh Alma Mater, now to thee we sing
The song we sing is true
Our school days fondest mem'ries ever bring
And so now we sing to you
The days may come and go
Our hearts will always know
We'll go back to the days we love the best
The days at L. H. S.

2024 - 2025 School Profile

The School and Community
Spanning 279 square miles, the Lafayette Parish School System serves the cities of Lafayette, Carencro, Broussard, Youngsville, Milton, Scott and Duson. Currently, the district consists of 8 high  schools, 12 middle schools, 25 elementary  schools and four vocational/alternative schools. LPSS also has a robust magnet academies program, with academies at over 20 of our campuses. The community has long provided strong and consistent support to an effective and forward-thinking educational program.

Lafayette High School is a comprehensive high school accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Lafayette High is one of the most competitive high schools in the state and has been designated a Louisiana Distinguished School as well as a national finalist in the Secondary Effective Schools’ Recognition Programs. Lafayette High offers the most extensive range of specialized programs in our parish. Our reputation as an academically challenging school is evident in our faculty, with over 94% considered highly qualified and over 46% holding advanced degrees.

Lafayette High School serves nearly 1750 students in grades 9-12. The student body is culturally diverse with a population that is 46.6% Caucasian, 35.6% African-American, 13.5% Hispanic, and 4% Asian. Offerings include 19 honors classes, 19 AP courses, 21 gifted courses, 12 dual enrollment courses as well as options for interdisciplinary study, and a broad range of electives. Twenty-four units of credit are required for graduation, including English (4), Math (4), Social Studies (4), Science (4), Health ( 1⁄2 ), and Physical Education (1 1⁄2 ), Foreign Language (2) and Arts (1). Lafayette High has an 87.8% graduation rate.

School Scheduling and Grading
Lafayette High operates on a 7 period schedule, divided into four, nine-week grading periods. Students may enroll in a maximum of 7 classes per academic year. Classes meet every day for 50 minutes. Seniors are allowed abbreviated schedules if they qualify. Lafayette High assigns grades A through F and weights some honors and most AP, Gifted, and Dual Enrollment classes. Lafayette High can provide an exact rank.

Highlights of Lafayette High’s Accomplishments
Lafayette High 2024-25 seniors brought in over 12 million dollars in scholarships
Lafayette High Athletics has won several state and district championships in both male and female sports.

Grading Scale and Grade Point Average
Rank
Lafayette High School can provide an exact rank.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation
GPA is computed using the quality points shown below. All subjects pursued for high school credit, whether passed or failed, are included in the computation. A minimum of 24 credits (23 credits for students following the Jump Start curriculum) is required for graduation. Honors, Gifted, AP and Dual Enrollment classes that are weighted are weighted by one point. Grades are recorded on the transcript and GPA is computed in January and May.

Curriculum and Courses
Subject Area Credits Needed
English - 4
Math - 4
Science - 4
Social Studies - 4
Physical Education - 1.5
Health - 0.5
Foreign Language - 2
Visual or Performing Art – 1

Advanced Courses
Students who demonstrate superior promise in English, Fine Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math may be recommended for honors, AP or Dual Enrollment courses in one or more of the above subjects. In addition, students who have demonstrated a superior IQ are selected to participate in our Gifted program.

Lafayette High School’s Gifted program offers a more rigorous environment in the core courses. The National Association of Gifted Children selected Lafayette High’s program as one of the top academic programs in curriculum and instruction in the nation.

Honors/AP/Gifted/Dual Enrollment Offerings

English I: Honors, Gifted English II : Honors, Gifted
English III: Honors, Gifted, Dual Enrollment English IV :Honors, Gifted, Dual Enrollment 
British Literature 1 & 2 Dual Enrollment
Algebra I: Honors, Gifted 
Geometry: Honors, Gifted 
Algebra II: Honors, Gifted 
Pre-Calculus: Honors, Gifted
Calculus AB: AP Calculus BC: AP
Prob. & Stat: Dual Enrollment
Advanced Math Pre-Calculus: Dual Enrollment Advanced Math Trigonometry: Dual Enrollment World Geography: Honors, Gifted
Human Geography: AP Civics: Honors, Gifted
American Government: AP, Gifted
US History: Honors, AP, Gifted, Dual Enrollment World History: Honors
Western Civilization: Dual Enrollment
European History: AP, Gifted
Physical Science: Honors, Gifted Biology I: Honors, Gifted
Biology II: Honors, AP Dual Enrollment
Chemistry I: Honors, Gifted
Chemistry II: AP
Chemistry II: Dual Enrollment
Chemistry III: Gifted
Physics:  AP
Environmental Science: AP
French IV: Honors
French V: AP
Seminar: AP
Research: AP

LHS Student Body Highlights
Class of 2024
There were 401 graduates in the Class of 2024.

• 74 earned a 4.0+
• 94 earned a 3.5-3.99
• 80 earned 3.0-3.49
• 65 earned 2.5-2.99

Advanced Placement Results

• In May 2024, 425 students took AP Exams
• A total of 633 exams were taken in 17 subjects
• 67% of the AP Exams received scores of 3 or higher.

National Merit Program

• In October, 2023, 91 LHS students took the PSAT test
• 34 LHS students from the Class of 2024 met the qualifications to be a National Merit Scholar
• 3 LHS students from the Class of 2024 were recognized as National Merit Semifinalists

Post High School Placement

• Approximately 61% matriculated to 4-year colleges
• Approximately 18% matriculated to 2-year institutions
• Approximately 7% selected work, military service or technical institution