LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL

LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LAMAR, AR with about 489 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 301 Elberta St. in Lamar, Arkansas, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Lamar School District. As the home of the "Warriors," the school focuses on fostering a supportive community environment while preparing students for post-secondary success. The institution is deeply integrated into the local culture of Lamar, emphasizing school spirit and student engagement through a variety of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs designed to serve the diverse needs of the local student population.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school maintains a strong commitment to keeping families and the community informed through its digital presence at [lamarwarriors.org](http://lamarwarriors.org). This platform serves as a vital resource for school news, event calendars, and district updates. By blending traditional educational values with modern communication tools, LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL strives to maintain a standard of excellence that encourages student growth, character development, and academic achievement within the Johnson County area.

For more information, contact LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL at (479) 885-3344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 ELBERTA ST
LAMAR, AR 72846
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LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAMAR, AR with about 489 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
489
Teachers:
37.29
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 489 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.6%
Black or African American
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.