LAMAR ACADEMY

lamar.mcallenisd.org

87 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lamar Academy, located in McAllen, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the McAllen Independent School District. It is widely recognized for hosting the district’s prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, an academically rigorous curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and intensive research. By providing a high-level academic environment, the academy serves motivated students who are looking to challenge themselves beyond traditional high school offerings and prepare for the demands of top-tier universities.

Beyond its focus on academics, Lamar Academy is known for its intimate campus culture and diverse student body. Because it serves as a specialized center for the IB program, it attracts students from various backgrounds across the district, creating a community focused on scholarly inquiry and personal growth. The school’s location in central McAllen provides a centralized hub for this unique educational experience, making it a standout institution for those seeking an internationally recognized education within a public school setting.

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

5.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	83

Hispanic
83 (95.4 %)
White
4 (4.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)632-3222
Website:	http://lamar.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 21