Academie Lafayette

Académie Lafayette (AL), established in 1999, is one of Missouri’s longest-standing public charter schools, serving students from kindergarten through grade 12. AL offers a unique French-language-immersion program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, alongside the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for grades six through eight. Its high school provides a more traditional academic curriculum with an emphasis on earning foreign language credits. Saint Louis University became AL’s charter school sponsor in 2022.

Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To educate the children of Kansas City to become globally minded, locally active, critical thinkers through immersion in world languages and cultures.

Vision

Where Kansas City children grow up to be academically excellent, globally responsible and active participants in the world community.

Values

• Excellence
• Character 
• Diversity
• Accountability

Contact Information

Central Office

201 E. Armour Blvd. 
Kansas City, MO 64111

Visit the Académie Lafayette Website

Sponsor Evaluation

Through the Policy Research in Missouri Education (PRiME) Center at Saint Louis University’s School of Education, SLU regularly evaluates its sponsored charter schools. These evaluations provide accountability to the public and school community, highlight strengths and areas for growth, and document the impact of the school's work with students and families.

Académie Lafayette

Below are SLU’s annual evaluations of Académie Lafayette. Reports are published after presentation to the school’s Board of Directors.