Lafayette Mission Statement
Lafayette fosters maximum individual growth through a tradition of excellence while promoting a community founded on acceptance and belonging.

Lafayette Vision Statement
We, the community of Lafayette High School, will continue to set the standards of academic excellence, while creating an environment that supports life balance and mutual respect and offers a variety of opportunities and activities that will prepare students for citizenship in a dynamic world.

Lafayette Value Statements
Promote integrity, responsibility and perseverance.
Encourage collaboration, constructive communication, and mutual respect among all members of the Lafayette community.
Provide opportunities for involvement and success of all learners.
Foster a passion for lifelong learning.
Value excellence in all we do.
Continue to create a proud atmosphere rich in tradition with a visionary focus for the future.

Awards

• MAP Top Five (2006)
• National Blue Ribbon School (2002)
• National Model Renaissance School since 1992
• Missouri Gold Star School (1995, 2001)
• Redbook's Magazine selection as one of America's Best High School
• Newsweek Top 1,500 High Schools (2009)
• St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Athletic Program (2004-2005)