Serving 441 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lamar High School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
The mission of Lamar School District RE-2 is to provide, within a safe environment, meaningful opportunities, experiences, and guidance, combined with high expectations that will enable each life-long learner to be a moral, ethical, responsible, and produ
School Rankings
Lamar High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
63%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar High School's ranking?
Lamar High School is ranked #1027 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamar High School?
The graduation rate of Lamar High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lamar High School?
441 students attend Lamar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lamar High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lamar High School offer ?
Lamar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar High School part of?
Lamar High School is part of Lamar School District No. Re-2.
School Reviews
1 8/18/2020
Lamar High School sounds great on reviews. Unfortunately, it is not enough. We moved from Lamar,CO to Georgia and we found out that LHS is not a national credited school so my son cannot graduate high school until he test all the classes he took in LHS all over again.
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