![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-1200x800.jpg)
![In celebration of winning his second straight state title in the 215 weight class, junior Carter Brown backflips before leaving the mat. Brown won his bout against junior Kobe Rhymes of North Kansas City High School by fall in just 41 seconds. "Carter does what Carter does. We expect [success] out of him and his goals are bigger than the state championship," coach Sam Ritchie said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_2784-1200x800.jpg)
Lafayette receives awards for academic excellence
This banner adorns the main hallway of Lafayette.
August 20, 2015
Recently Lafayette has been named by Newsweek magazine in the America’s Top 500 High Schools.
Lafayette came in at number 228, higher than any other Rockwood high schools. Newsweek ranked these high schools based on their statistics and percentages in college readiness, graduation rate, how many students are college bound after high school, and how many students live in poverty.
Lafayette also claimed the title of having outstanding ACT Scores from the STL Today website. The ACT scores clocked in at an 87.4 percent for English, 87.5 for Math, 90.8 for Science, and an 87.4 Social Studies.
Among the other local high schools ranked on STL Today were Brentwood High School, Fort Zumwalt East High School, Fort Zumwalt South, Fort Zumwalt West, Francis Howell High, and Lindbergh High School.
Dr. John Shaughnessey, head principal, said he would like to thank our students and teachers for their hard work and reflecting the great programs we have at Lafayette.
“This speaks high volumes for our school to be honored in this way,” he said.
![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-300x200.jpg)
