Heights High School vs. Lamar High School
Should I attend Heights High School or Lamar High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,447 students in grades 9-12, Heights High School ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,943 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,447 students
2,943 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
135 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2992 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1832 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
65%
Graduation Rate
94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
743
875
Grade 10 Students
648
750
Grade 11 Students
518
677
Grade 12 Students
538
641
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
74%
41%
% Black
11%
27%
% White
12%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%