Serving 445 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamar High School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lamar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
38%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #952 out of 1,779 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamar High School?
The graduation rate of Lamar High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lamar High School?
445 students attend Lamar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lamar High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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