Lamar High School

Lamar School District No. Re-2
1900 THUNDER DRIVE
LAMAR, CO 81052
393 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lamar High School, located at 1900 South 11th Street in Lamar, Colorado, serves as a central educational hub for students in the southeastern part of the state. As part of the Lamar School District RE-2, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The high school environment emphasizes core subjects, including mathematics, science, and humanities, while also offering opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities that foster personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lamar High School plays an integral role in the small-town fabric of Prowers County. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student success and school spirit. Through its official website, the school provides parents, students, and community members with essential resources, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and information on district-wide policies, ensuring clear communication and connection between the school and the families it serves.
393
Total Students
25.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    254 (64.6%)
  • White
    132 (33.6%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lamar School District No. Re-2
Phone: (719)336-3488
Website: http://hs.lamarschools.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 217
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 98
Grade 10 104
Grade 11 103
Grade 12 88
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wiley Junior-Senior High School
Wiley School District No. Re-13 Jt
115 Students
510 WARD STREET
WILEY, CO 81092 (7.8 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th