Lamar Academy

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Lamar Academy

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1009 N 10th St,  McAllen, TX
McAllen Independent School District
4.3
2.0
76 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Cindy Pena
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
0%
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
71:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Hispanic
95.7%
White
4.3%

School Rankings

#37 Best HS For Stem in Texas
#60 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 83 Students
Rice University 57 Students
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 54 Students
Texas A&M University 49 Students
Baylor University 36 Students
University of Houston 32 Students
Stanford University 23 Students
South Texas College 23 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 22 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 31 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Business 17 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Finance 8 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 7 Students
Chemistry 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 53 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/5/2024
Going to Lamar was one the best decisions I made. Because of this school I learned everything I needed from my teachers and they pushed to learn more. Every club at the school was incredible considering most of them were student run. Having made a few club myself, the different communities you meet all under the same school is incredible. There's a lot to learn from this school, its faculty, and students.
5.0 Junior
8/15/2020
Lamar allowed me to push my boundaries as a student and has given me the opportunity to be successful in the future.
5.0 Alum
7/12/2020
Lamar Academy is an old but wonderful school that offers many programs to help several students needs.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 1 Review
2.0 other
10/27/2020
Some say loads of homework they give help "prepare" you for college, but there is more to life than just school. We have a personal life, we aren't just robots who sit at their computer screen all day retyping essays or doing countless practice problems. The thing is, in college, you have way more t...

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Lamar Academy is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McAllen, TX and is served by the McAllen Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 76 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Lamar Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Memorial High School, Hidalgo Co J J a E P, Southwest Key Program, and more. Learn more about what McAllen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lamar Academy.

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