For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 466 students in Lamar, CO.
The top ranked public high school in Lamar, CO is Lamar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, CO public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Lamar, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lamar, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 South 11th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Lamar, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Grades: 5-6
| 205 students
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lamar, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Lamar, CO include Lamar High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lamar, CO?
1 public high schools are located in Lamar, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar, CO?
Lamar, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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