Lamar High School
School Overview
Lamar High School is a public school located in Lamar, Missouri. It is a school in Lamar R-I School District district.
According to the Missouri state assessment result, about 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 393 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 25 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 393 students are attending Lamar High School. By gender, there are 208 and 185 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lamar High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 24 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 15 | 9 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 25 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lamar High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 84.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 25 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 25 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 4.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 12.0% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 197 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,889 Households |
| Population | 6,831 |
| Male | 3,396 |
| Female | 3,600 |
| Child Population | 1,721 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,174 Units |
| Average House Value | $109,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $561 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.30% |
| Average Household Income | $41,840 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.01% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lamar High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 35 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 19 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lamar High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 35 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 19 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lamar R-i
In Lamar R-i, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.