International Preparatory School (The) vs Lafayette International School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
International Preparatory School (The)
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
640 students
Lafayette International School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
| Measure | International Preparatory School (The) Buffalo, New York | Lafayette International School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 1,079 | #1030 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #8450 of 16,910 | #10607 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 640 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •International Preparatory School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 41.4).
- •International Preparatory School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 96.8%).
- •Lafayette International School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 9.6).
- •International Preparatory School (The) is the larger school with 640 students compared with 475.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is International Preparatory School (The) better than Lafayette International School?
On the Success Index (US), International Preparatory School (The) ranks higher (49.7 vs 41.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are International Preparatory School (The) and Lafayette International School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
International Preparatory School (The): 640. Lafayette International School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do International Preparatory School (The) and Lafayette International School rank in New York?
International Preparatory School (The) is 989th of 1,079 and Lafayette International School is 1030th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).