For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 441 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 22% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Lamar, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lamar High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lamar, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Thunder Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Gr: 9-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Lamar, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North 10th St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7741
Gr: 5-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Project Acquire High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
411 East Elm
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-5740
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Minority enrollment: 65%
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?
1 public high schools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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