Lamar High School

About Lamar High School

Lamar High School is a public high school located in Houston, Texas. It is part of the Houston Independent School District and is one of the oldest high schools in the city. The school was founded in 1936 and has since become one of the most well-known and respected schools in Houston. Lamar High School is known for its academic excellence, having been named a National Blue Ribbon School in 1999, and consistently ranked among the top schools in the state.
In addition to its academic success, Lamar High School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and sports programs. The school has a strong athletic program, with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, and many other sports. The school also offers a variety of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in, including student government, National Honor Society, and the Science Club.
Overall, Lamar High School is an excellent choice for students in the Houston area, offering a rigorous academic program, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a supportive community.

Address:	301 Elberta St Lamar, AR 72846
Phone:	(479) 885-3344
Site:	lhs.apps.lamarwarriors.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	384 students

Overview Lamar High School

Lamar High School serves 384 students in grades 9-12.
Lamar High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Lamar High School

Lamar High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Lamar High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.