Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lamar High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Lamar, MO, encompassing approximately 196.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamar High School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lamar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (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 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar High School's ranking?
Lamar High School is ranked #1626 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lamar High School often compared to?
Lamar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden City High School, Liberal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamar High School?
The graduation rate of Lamar High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Lamar High School?
369 students attend Lamar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lamar High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lamar High School offer ?
Lamar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar High School part of?
Lamar High School is part of Lamar R-I School District.
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