Lamar High School vs. Energy Institute High School
Should I attend Lamar High School or Energy Institute 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
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Energy Institute High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 696 students in grades 9-12, Energy Institute High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,943 students
696 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
69% | 31%
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1832 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#971 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
82%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
875
155
Grade 10 Students
750
190
Grade 11 Students
677
186
Grade 12 Students
641
165
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
44%
% Black
27%
24%
% White
24%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%