Lamar High School
School Overview
Lamar High School is a public Magnet school located in Houston, Texas. It is a school in Houston Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 60% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 3,378 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 154 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 3,378 students are attending Lamar High School. By gender, there are 1,661 and 1,717 female students at the school.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic 36.4% | 1,231 | 611 | 620 |
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.4% | 15 | 6 | 9 |
Asian 5.2% | 174 | 89 | 85 |
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1% | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Black 31.6% | 1,069 | 497 | 572 |
White 24.5% | 826 | 424 | 402 |
Two or More Races 1.8% | 61 | 32 | 29 |
Total | 3,378 | 1,661 | 1,717 |
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 97 | 62 | 35 |
American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Asian | 17 | 9 | 8 |
Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
White | 24 | 15 | 9 |
Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 162 | 100 | 62 |
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 131 | 79 | 52 |
American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Asian | 12 | 7 | 5 |
Black | 112 | 75 | 37 |
White | 149 | 85 | 64 |
Two or More Races | 9 | 3 | 6 |
Total | 416 | 250 | 166 |
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lamar High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 936 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 290 | 153 | 137 |
American Indian/Alaska Native | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Asian | 74 | 34 | 40 |
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Black | 154 | 73 | 81 |
White | 386 | 188 | 198 |
Two or More Races | 27 | 13 | 14 |
IDEA program | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Total | 936 | 465 | 471 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 154 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lamar High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. 87.0% of teachers are certified. 76.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
Headcount | Note | |
---|---|---|
Total FTE of Teachers | 154 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
Teachers who are certified | 134 | 87.0% |
Teachers who are not certified | 20 | 13.0% |
Teachers in their first year of teaching | 20 | 13.0% |
Teachers in their second year of teaching | 17 | 11.0% |
School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 1,689 to 1 |
Law Enforcement Officer | 4 | - |
Security guards | - | - |
Nurses | 1 | - |
Psychologists | - | - |
Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
Value | |
---|---|
Total Households | 561,725 Households |
Population | 1,455,439 |
Male | 743,582 |
Female | 741,840 |
Child Population | 449,846 |
Total Housing Units | 637,427 Units |
Average House Value | $185,600 |
Average Rent Cost | $1,042 |
Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
Average Household Income | $54,039 |
Heath Insurance Coverage | 78.10% |
Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lamar High School offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,497 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1,249 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 1,038 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 | 5 Programs | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 1,497 | 44% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 1,497 | 44% |
Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 1,249 | 37% |
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 1,038 | 31% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Grade | |
---|---|
Overall | |
All students 54% | 54% |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | Data Protected for privacy |
Asian/Pacific Islander students 70% | 60-79% |
Hispanic students 52% | 50-54% |
Black students 52% | 50-54% |
White students 62% | 60-64% |
Two or More Races 50% | ≥50% |
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 22% | 20-24% |
Economically disadvantaged students 50% | 50% |
Limited English proficient students 27% | 25-29% |
Female students 62% | 60-64% |
Male students 48% | 48% |
Homeless enrolled students 50% | 40-59% |
Military Connected Student Status | Data Protected for privacy |
Grade | |
---|---|
Overall | |
All students 60% | 60% |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | Data Protected for privacy |
Asian/Pacific Islander students 75% | 70-79% |
Hispanic students 57% | 57% |
Black students 52% | 50-54% |
White students 77% | 75-79% |
Two or More Races 70% | 60-79% |
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 12% | 10-14% |
Economically disadvantaged students 49% | 49% |
Limited English proficient students 12% | 10-14% |
Female students 70% | 70% |
Male students 52% | 52% |
Homeless enrolled students 50% | 40-59% |
Military Connected Student Status | Data Protected for privacy |
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