LAMAR H S

www.houstonisd.org

2,968 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lamar High School, located in the Upper Kirby district of Houston, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its long-standing academic reputation and historic campus, Lamar serves a diverse student population and is particularly noted for being an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This rigorous curriculum allows students to pursue the IB Diploma Programme, providing a globally recognized academic framework that emphasizes critical thinking, research, and international-mindedness.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lamar High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including strong athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s central location in Houston provides students with unique opportunities for community engagement and enrichment. With a commitment to preparing students for higher education and professional success, Lamar continues to be a destination campus for families within the district seeking a challenging and comprehensive high school experience.

2,968

Total Students

150.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	587
Hispanic	1,207
Black	917
Asian	157
Two or More	88
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,207 (40.7%)
Black
917 (30.9%)
White
587 (19.8%)
Asian
157 (5.3%)
Two or More
88 (3.0%)
American Indian
9 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)522-5960
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,968
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	150.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 725

Grade 10 717

Grade 11 759

Grade 12 767

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAMAR H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	725
Grade 10	717
Grade 11	759
Grade 12	767

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAMAR H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,517	51.1%
Male	1,451	48.9%

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