Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lamar High School's student population of 466 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lamar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
57%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
40%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar High School's ranking?
Lamar High School is ranked #963 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamar High School?
The graduation rate of Lamar High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lamar High School?
466 students attend Lamar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lamar High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lamar High School offer ?
Lamar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lamar High School part of?
Lamar High School is part of Lamar School District No. Re-2.
School Reviews
1 8/18/2020
Lamar High School sounds great on reviews. Unfortunately, it is not enough. We moved from Lamar,CO to Georgia and we found out that LHS is not a national credited school so my son cannot graduate high school until he test all the classes he took in LHS all over again.
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