Lamar High School

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Lamar High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 W Lamar Blvd,  Arlington, TX
Arlington Independent School District
3.7
2.2
2,541 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Andrew Hagman
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
156
Full Time Teachers
156
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
47%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
5%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
161:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Hispanic
48.6%
Black
33.4%
White
12.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Arlington 589 Students
Texas A&M University 410 Students
University of Texas - Austin 379 Students
University of North Texas 340 Students
Tarrant County College 281 Students
Texas Christian University 268 Students
Baylor University 258 Students
Texas State University 231 Students
University of Houston 203 Students
Texas Tech University 202 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 202 Students
Nursing 196 Students
Psychology 151 Students
Biology 119 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students
Accounting 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 58 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 52 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Marketing 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 503 Reviews
3.0 Junior
3/25/2025
It's not that bad. Even though some students are not really on their best behavior, AP's interfere to keep them in check.
3.0 Junior
1/27/2025
Overall, Lamar has been a good school. We have less fights now, but we also have upset teachers or no teachers at all. I wouldn't say the academics are strong, but I have been able to enroll in an early college program which strengthens the academics. Our sports AND music programs are what hold the school together.
4.0 Junior
10/16/2024
It has been a good experience for the most part I would like to see more of student activities and more of our school being involved with the community.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 6 Reviews
1.0 teacher
8/6/2017
Rules are not enforced, and students pretty much run the school.
1.0 other
10/14/2016
This school has wonderful teachers but has the most reprehensible administration I have seen in raising 4 children over 33 years and 18 different schools (we were military). I withdrew my daughter after one year due to belligerent students that disrupt classes and administrators that won't support t...
1.0 other
7/18/2016
Terrible. Don't send your kids there. The academics are ok, but the riff raff is not worth it.
5.0 student
4/10/2014
Lamar was a great school. I really liked it , The teachers were great , the enviorment was really nice . i felt comfroatble there. i enjoyed coming to school every morning . everybody was very friendly . i just really enjoyed my self there and i wish i could come back !

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Lamar High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Arlington, TX and is served by the Arlington Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,541 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Lamar High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $388,222. Discover additional schools in the area, like Turning Point Alter High School, Arlington High School, TEXASWORKS - IRVING, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lamar High School.

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