LAMAR HIGH

LAMAR R-I
202 W 7TH
LAMAR, MO 64759
393 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
393
Total Students
29.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    342 (87.0 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (5.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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 R-I
Phone: (417)682-5571
Website: http://www.lamar.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 99
Grade 10 111
Grade 11 86
Grade 12 97
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LAMAR CAREERTECHNICAL CENTER
LAMAR R-I
202 W 7TH
LAMAR, MO 64759 (0.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th