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Public high school · Arlington ISD · Arlington, Texas

Lamar H S

Lamar H S rates 3.7, below most Arlington ISD high schools, whose rated median is 5.4.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
3.7this school

3.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Arlington ISD median is 5.4.

#8,216 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Arlington ISD: 9 high schools rated, median 5.4

The brief

An Arlington ISD high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 8,216 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 71 of 75 in Arlington ISD.

Lamar H S is listed in Arlington ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math13%32 points below the Texas average of 45%793 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading33%22 points below the Texas average of 55%1,642 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 STAAR; 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.7
25% of the rating
Academics
2.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76012; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Lamar H S and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$84,468
Median home value
$292,200
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
39
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,383/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Arlington. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses · IB Programme
27% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · 41 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
26 sports
13 boys' · 13 girls' · 59 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and seven rate higher than Lamar H S among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Lamar H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Lamar High School is a secondary school located in Arlington, Texas, serving grades 9 through 12 within the Arlington Independent School District 2. The school is named after Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas 2. Lamar offers specialized programs, including a P-TECH program focused on business and cybersecurity in partnership with Bell 1. Students can also earn high school and college credit simultaneously through LSH OnRamps classes 1. The school hosts various community events, such as the districtwide Father Fest and Decision Day celebrations for seniors 1. Recent recognitions include College Board and AISD School Board awards for outstanding achievement given to students Estephan and Reid, with support from counselors Mrs. Duncan and Mr. Jensen 1. Additionally, Coach Webb was selected as the AISD Coach of the Month 1. The school adheres to Texas House Bill 1481, which prohibits personal wireless communication devices during instructional time to reduce distractions 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.aisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Lamar H S serve?

Lamar H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lamar H S?

Lamar H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,479 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Lamar H S is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lamar H S rank in TX?

Lamar H S ranks #8,216 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Lamar H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Lamar H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lamar H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamar H S has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lamar H S a charter school?

No, Lamar H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lamar H S a Title I school?

No, Lamar H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamar H S?

76.9% of students at Lamar H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,479
Student-teacher ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
167
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
4-year graduation
79.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#71 of 75
Schools in district
75
District spending per student
$11,746
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 76012)
28,043
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
39.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.