Lamar High School

3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 3,125 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lamar High School's student population of 3,125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,125 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lamar High School 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 Lamar High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4492 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lamar High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lamar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lamar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lamar High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
41%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lamar High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lamar High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lamar High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lamar High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Lamar High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lamar High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lamar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lamar High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lamar High School's ranking?
Lamar High School is ranked #4492 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lamar High School often compared to?
Lamar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Energy Institute High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX 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 Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lamar High School?
3,125 students attend Lamar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lamar High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lamar High School located?
Lamar High School is located in the Greenway And Upper Kirby Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Greenway And Upper Kirby Area.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2014
MY DAUGHTER WENT TO LAMAR.IT IS ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS IN TEXAS.SHE WAS ON THE DANCE TEAM WITH MRS.SARA WILSON WHO WAS A GREAT TEACHER.SHE WAS ALSO IN THE IB PROGRAM.PARENTS THIS IS TRULY A GREAT SCHOOL.SHE MADE GREAT FRIENDS WHO WENT AWAY TO COLLEGE.LAMAR GAVE THEM A GREAT EDUCATION.
- Posted by Parent - brosh
5   5/31/2010
Lamar is an excellent school academically. It has a responsive, caring faculty and staff. Although it is a large high school it feels much more intimate. We have been thrilled with our daughter's academic achievements. She has also enjoyed the dance program, making new friends and is looking forward to cheer next year. Best, Lisa
- Posted by Parent - lyora

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 95% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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