Lamesa High School is a public high school located in Lamesa, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Lamesa Independent School District located in central Dawson County. In 2013, the school received a "B Rating" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,520 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lamesa Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamesa Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lamesa Schools's student population of 1,520 students has grown by 219% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 279% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Lamesa Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamesa Schools is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7601 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
11%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tornado
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamesa Schools's ranking?
Lamesa Schools is ranked #7601 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamesa Schools?
The graduation rate of Lamesa Schools is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lamesa Schools?
1,520 students attend Lamesa Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lamesa Schools students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamesa Schools?
Lamesa Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamesa Schools offer ?
Lamesa Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lamesa Schools part of?
Lamesa Schools is part of Lamesa Independent School District.
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