Lafayette International High School
| Lafayette International High School | |
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| Address | |
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370 Lafayette Avenue Buffalo , Erie County , New York 14213 United States | |
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| Type | Public/Coeducational |
| Opened | 2016 |
| School district | Buffalo Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Kriner Cash |
| School number | 207 |
| Principal | John C. Starkey |
| Vice Principal | Jennifer A. Springer |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Color(s) | Violet and White |
| Slogan | "Where The World Comes to Learn" |
| Team name | Violets |
| Website | Lafayette International High School |
Lafayette International High School is a high school located in the West Side of Buffalo, New York. It serves students in Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mr. John Starkey, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Jennifer Springer.
History
Lafayette International High School opened in 2016, replacing Lafayette High School[1], which was phased out due to persistently low academic performance, closing in June 2018.
Former administrators
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Vice Principal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | Kriner Cash | John Starkey | |
| 2017-2018 | Kriner Cash | John Starkey | Jennifer Springer |
| 2018-2019 | Kriner Cash | John Starkey | Jennifer Springer |
| 2019-2020 | Kriner Cash | John Starkey | Jennifer Springer |
Academics
Lafayette International Community High School offers educational programs geared towards refugee and immigrant students who have arrived in the United States within the past 4 years. The curriculum is based on project-based learning with a focus on accommodations and career programs for English language learners[2]. The building serves as a community school for the greater West Side, offering community and family educational programs after school hours and on selected weekends.