Lamar High School

Lamar High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3325 Westheimer Rd,  Houston, TX
River Oaks Neighborhood
Houston Independent School District
3.5
2.9
3,125 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Rita Graves
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
143
Full Time Teachers
143
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
10.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
8%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
2,335:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Hispanic
40.4%
Black
27.8%
White
22.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.3%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#27 Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
#77 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston 1,063 Students
University of Texas - Austin 1,022 Students
Texas A&M University 885 Students
Rice University 622 Students
Texas State University 519 Students
Baylor University 505 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 494 Students
Texas Tech University 416 Students
Houston Christian University 376 Students
Prairie View A & M University 323 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 471 Students
Biology 321 Students
Psychology 267 Students
Nursing 230 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 218 Students
Finance 119 Students
Marketing 113 Students
Computer Science 108 Students
Engineering 108 Students
Accounting 93 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 755 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
11/14/2024
Lamar is a really big school we have everything you can think of we have really teacher and safe ...
4.0 Alum
9/8/2024
Lamar high school is a very populous school so teachers have a hard time addressing every student's needs. Most teachers try their hardest to do what they can
3.0 Alum
8/9/2024
Lamar was a good place to be in regard to the academics and work. The teachers were also really great in my experience. There was enough time given if you needed it when it came to assignments and other course work. The student atmosphere when it came to events was also something i enjoyed a lot yet i did dislike how grouped up the general atmosphere felt at times.
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2.9 22 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/9/2024
This rating tracks APs but not IB tests. Lamar is the world's largest IB school. The IB diploma and career tracks are great options for kids who choose that pathway.
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1.0 other
6/12/2023
UNDER-QUALIFIED. I was a transfer student who came from a A+ honor roll school, Tomball Memorial High School. Lamar High School was such a big adjustment, but I looked past and saw the potential. Within the first week, my schedule was disorganized, and had to be corrected multiple times which led me...
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1.0 parent
9/1/2022
This year we have classes with no actual teachers. There has already been a bomb threat and sweep of the school. 3 days of special Ed bus not showing up or leaving the campus before my student was dismissed from class. The office told him, " call your parents or find a ride" when he inquired and off...
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4.0 student
3/22/2022
The school is good, the way things are taught are effective and I can genuinely understand topics that I had trouble with. Most of the teachers are very friendly and care for the students. There also isn't much bullying at this school which surprised me, students here are relatively friendly if you...
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