Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
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 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lamar High School's student population of 364 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lamar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
87%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar High School's ranking?
Lamar High School is ranked #808 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lamar High School often compared to?
Lamar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksville High School, Westside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamar High School?
The graduation rate of Lamar High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lamar High School?
364 students attend Lamar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lamar High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lamar High School offer ?
Lamar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar High School part of?
Lamar High School is part of Lamar School District.
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