LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL
LAMAR HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the LAMAR R-I school district, located in LAMAR, MO with about 407 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 28 teachers, LAMAR HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 202 W 7th Street in Lamar, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Lamar R-I School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, balancing traditional coursework with opportunities for personal growth. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement and preparation for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, LAMAR HIGH School maintains a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. The school offers various extracurricular programs, including athletics and student organizations, which encourage teamwork, leadership, and school pride among its student body. By utilizing their official website, the school maintains clear lines of communication with parents and community members, keeping them informed about district news, academic calendars, and the various programs that contribute to the school's identity in the Lamar region.
For more information, contact LAMAR HIGH at (417) 682-5571 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAMAR, MO 64759-1285
(417) 682-5571
http://www.lamar.k12.mo.us
LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAMAR, MO with about 407 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAMAR R-I
- Total Students:
- 407
- Teachers:
- 28.47
- 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 eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 407 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.