LAMAR H S

www.houstonisd.org

3,125 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.

3,125

Total Students

142.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	712
Hispanic	1,264
Black	868
Asian	167
Two or More	100
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,264 (40.4 %)
Black
868 (27.8 %)
White
712 (22.8 %)
Asian
167 (5.3 %)
Two or More
100 (3.2 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2 %)

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:	3,125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
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 9 870

Grade 10 838

Grade 11 760

Grade 12 657

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAMAR H S
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	870
Grade 10	838
Grade 11	760
Grade 12	657

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAMAR H S
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,570	50.2%
Male	1,555	49.8%

High School 9th - 12th