Lafayette High School, Williamsburg, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 325 Virginia public high schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

6.2 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 78.5% across all subjects — 57th percentile statewide.

4.7 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 41th percentile.

6.1 · College readiness

On-time graduation, AP participation, and college enrollment within 16 months — 57th percentile.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Biology

80%state 78%

Geometry

84%state 82%

Algebra I

83%state 85%

Algebra II

94%state 89%

Earth Science

42%state 70%

English Writing

77%state 76%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

College & career

Class of 2024 cohort of 325 students, unless noted.

92.3%

On-time graduation rate

52%

Advanced Studies diplomas

66%

Enrolled in college within 16 months

2.5%

Dropout rate

36.6%

Enrolled in AP courses

19.3%

Took an AP exam

7.8%

Dual enrollment (college credit)

496

Industry certifications earned (CTE)

Source: Virginia Department of Education — Graduation, Diplomas, Advanced Programs, Postsecondary Enrollment, and CTE datasets.

Lafayette High School & its school zone

A public high school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, Lafayette High School anchors its attendance zone in Williamsburg, VA 23188. Buyers searching homes for sale near Lafayette High School are typically shopping the Lafayette zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Williamsburg high school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 5.8/10 — around the state average among Virginia's 325 public high schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 78.5%, with stronger-than-state results in Algebra II (94% vs a 89% state average). 92.3% of the class of 2024 graduated on time, 52% of them with Advanced Studies diplomas. 66% of graduates enrolled in college within 16 months. Program depth includes 37% AP course enrollment, 8% dual enrollment for college credit, 496 industry certifications through career and technical education.

For house hunters comparing Williamsburg school zones, homes zoned to Lafayette High School sit in the Lafayette attendance area — use the listings on this page to see every active REIN MLS home in the zone. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (40%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
College readiness (40%): average statewide rank in on-time graduation rate, AP course enrollment, and college enrollment within 16 months of graduation.
Academic progress (20%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Grades served: 9-12
School type: Public, regular high school
Principal: Dr. Howard Townsend
Established: 1973
Mascot & colors: Rams · Navy, Gold, White
Enrollment: 1,247 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 17:1
Classroom teachers: 73.99 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2024-2025)
NCES school ID: 510402001773

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

84%

Mathematics

85%

Science

77%

History & Social Sci.

49%

92%

On-time graduation (2025)

Dropout rate

College & career readiness

2024-2025

36.61%

Students in AP courses

7.83%

Dual-enrollment (college credit)

AP course enrollment 458 students (36.61%); dual enrollment 98 students (7.83%). Postsecondary enrollment data on the state profile was available only for the 2021-2022 cohort.

Attendance

2024-2025

11.3% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Lafayette High School

Lafayette High School opened in 1973 in James City County, Virginia, just outside the city limits of Williamsburg. For decades it served as the sole high school for James City County and the City of Williamsburg. In 1997, roughly half of its student body (all but rising seniors) transferred to the newly opened Jamestown High School, and further redistricting followed when Warhill High School opened in 2007.

The school sits on Longhill Road in a suburban area of James City County. It is one of three comprehensive high schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools division and competes in the Virginia High School League's Bay Rivers District (Region A).

Athletics & activities

State athletic titles

Swimming state championships (boys and girls combined)

Notable alumni

Lawrence Taylor· Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker (New York Giants)Ron Springs· Former NFL running backMel Gray· Former NFL kick returnerMark Carnevale· Professional golfer (PGA Tour)Seneca Lassiter· U.S. national track champion (1,500m / indoor mile)Mark Morton· Guitarist for the metal band Lamb of GodMichael Derks· Guitarist for the band GwarCanaan Smith· Country music singer-songwriterAlan Theodore Sherman· Computer science professor (UMBC)

Contact

Phone: (757) 565-0373

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data - Lafayette High — NCES School ID, address, phone, grades, total enrollment, FTE teachers, student/teacher ratio, locale, school type, free/reduced lunch counts, racial/ethnic enrollment counts2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles - Lafayette High — Accreditation status, SOL pass rates, on-time graduation rate, dropout rate, chronic absenteeism, demographics (percent), AP/dual enrollment, principal2024-2025 link ↗
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools - Lafayette (official) — Official website URL, main phone, mascot2026 link ↗
Wikipedia - Lafayette High School (Virginia) — Founding year and history, mascot, school colors, athletic district, state championship list, notable alumni2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (NCES CCD and Virginia School Quality Profiles) unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

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