Lamar High School
School Overview
Lamar High School is a public school located in Arlington, Texas. It is a school in Arlington Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 35% of students are proficient in Math learning and 35% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,873 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 188 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,873 students are attending Lamar High School. By gender, there are 1,491 and 1,382 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lamar High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 174 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70 | 38 | 32 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Black | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| White | 60 | 31 | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 174 | 89 | 85 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 188 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lamar High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 80.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 188 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 188 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 17 | 9.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 19 | 10.1% |
| School counselors | 19 | Students per counselor: 151 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 13 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 19 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 127,983 Households |
| Population | 356,791 |
| Male | 177,147 |
| Female | 183,873 |
| Child Population | 116,102 |
| Total Housing Units | 140,070 Units |
| Average House Value | $167,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,048 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $57,889 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 80.47% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lamar High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 992 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 48 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 473 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 | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 992 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 64 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 249 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 482 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 48 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 473 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Arlington Independent School District
In Arlington Independent School District, 79 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ARLINGTON, Texas
19 private schools are serving students in ARLINGTON, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.