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Lamar High School

Summary:

Lamar High School is a public high school serving 445 students in grades 9-12 in Lamar, Colorado, which is part of the Lamar School District No. Re-2. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (60.22%) compared to the state average, while the percentage of White students (37.98%) is lower. Academically, Lamar High School consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, with only 22% of students proficient or better.

Compared to nearby schools, McClave Undivided High School outperforms Lamar High School and the state average on most academic measures, ranking among the top 63 high schools in Colorado. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Lamar High School (59.1%) suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the school's academic performance, as evidenced by the relatively stronger performance of low-socioeconomic status students compared to their peers.

Lamar High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 148 out of 256 Colorado high schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 285 out of 349 in 2023-2024. This trend suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance. The large Hispanic student population, coupled with their relatively stronger performance compared to White students, highlights the need to understand and address potential racial and cultural factors that may be influencing academic outcomes at Lamar High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1900 Thunder Drive
       Lamar, CO  81052-4062

(719) 336-3488

District: Lamar School District No. Re-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,610 Help


Feeder schools for Lamar High School:

Elementary:    Parkview Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School
Middle:    Lamar Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.4%
White:
35.8%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamar High School ranks worse than 81.7% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lamar High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.4%), White (35.8%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamar High School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar High School is $11,610.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lamar High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar High School 285th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Lamar High School in the ranking list.)

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Lamar School District No. Re-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar School District No. Re-2 81st of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lamar High School

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Rank History for all students at Lamar High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.47 190th 279 31.9%
2005 38.67 187th 280 33.2%
2006 45.78 169th 286 40.9%
2007 46.77 177th 298 40.6%
2008 42.94 182nd 301 39.5%
2009 28.55 232nd 310 25.2%
2010 35.88 226th 327 30.9%
2011 53.93 171st 337 49.3%
2012 52.65 176th 334 47.3%
2013 51.63 181st 349 48.1%
2014 45.11 216th 369 41.5%
2015 37.58 158th 292 45.9%
2016 25.15 182nd 255 28.6%
2017 32.54 148th 256 42.2%
2018 26.21 271st 388 30.2%
2019 30.25 274th 411 33.3%
2021 8.42 188th 210 10.5%
2022 12.71 191st 221 13.6%
2023 27.81 244th 349 30.1%
2024 19.06 285th 349 18.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lamar High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.07 128th 188 31.9%
2022 40.18 118th 203 41.9%
2023 29.67 145th 200 27.5%
2024 19.02 177th 211 16.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lamar High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.79 155th 239 35.1%
2022 34.11 168th 257 34.6%
2023 19.68 206th 254 18.9%
2024 14.88 216th 257 16.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lamar High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.57 191st 240 20.4%
2022 25.52 178th 253 29.6%
2023 33.01 167th 252 33.7%
2024 21.01 195th 256 23.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lamar High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.50 101st 181 44.2%
2022 42.89 99th 205 51.7%
2023 43.37 101st 198 49.0%
2024 27.10 136th 199 31.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lamar High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.34 184th 225 18.2%
2022 25.62 170th 228 25.4%
2023 22.87 182nd 234 22.2%
2024 8.38 215th 229 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lamar High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 445 2 1 133 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1989 405 1 2 119 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1990 373 4 3 130 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 374 6 3 147 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1992 363 5 2 145 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1993 358 7 1 143 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 371 6 2 170 4 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 383 3 2 167 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 383 3 2 167 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 373 0 1 165 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 382 0 3 162 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 335 0 4 191 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 334 0 3 185 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 325 1 3 161 4 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 311 2 2 174 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 311 2 2 174 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 305 3 3 145 3 n/a n/a 0 459
2005 262 2 6 159 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 250 8 4 177 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2007 230 3 4 188 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 214 3 3 196 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 229 2 3 224 5 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 220 5 4 247 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2011 199 3 3 226 5 0 6 0 442
2012 199 6 3 213 3 0 7 0 431
2013 198 6 3 206 8 0 8 0 429
2014 197 3 1 202 6 0 7 0 416
2015 195 2 3 204 6 0 9 0 419
2016 182 1 2 208 8 0 3 0 404
2017 195 0 1 215 7 0 3 0 421
2018 190 0 1 240 7 0 5 0 443
2019 175 1 0 246 3 0 9 0 434
2020 165 4 0 264 1 0 7 0 441
2021 179 3 0 273 0 0 7 0 462
2022 187 4 2 265 0 0 8 0 466
2023 169 1 1 268 1 0 5 0 445
2024 158 1 1 275 1 0 5 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lamar High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 33.9 17.1 n/a
1989 527 34.0 15.5 20.5
1990 510 34.0 15.0 23.5
1991 530 34.0 15.5 26
1992 515 34.0 15.1 26.6
1993 511 33.0 15.5 25.8
1994 553 35.6 15.5 26.4
1995 555 37.3 14.9 26.3
1996 555 37.3 14.9 26.3
1997 540 35.0 15.4 21.9
1998 547 34.0 16.1 24.1
1999 530 34.0 15.6 24.5
2000 522 33.1 15.8 32.6
2001 494 32.8 15.1 31.4
2002 491 35.1 14.0 40.5
2003 491 35.1 14.0 40.5
2004 459 30.2 15.2 38.8
2005 431 30.1 14.3 41.3
2006 442 29.0 15.2 42.1
2007 428 26.8 16.0 43.2
2008 419 29.9 14.0 54.9
2009 463 30.5 15.2 51.4
2010 478 31.1 15.3 58.6
2011 442 29.8 14.8 58.8
2012 431 28.2 15.2 51
2013 429 27.5 15.5 53.4
2014 416 26.8 15.4 55.5
2015 419 26.0 16.1 53.9
2016 404 25.0 16.1 53.7
2017 421 25.4 16.5 54.9
2018 443 26.7 16.5 50.8
2019 434 26.8 16.1 55.5
2020 441 26.8 16.4 59.9
2021 462 25.8 17.9 49.4
2022 466 26.2 17.7 56.7
2023 445 25.8 17.2 59.1
2024 441 26.3 16.7 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lamar High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 33.9 17.1 n/a
1989 527 34.0 15.5 20.5
1990 510 34.0 15.0 23.5
1991 530 34.0 15.5 26
1992 515 34.0 15.1 26.6
1993 511 33.0 15.5 25.8
1994 553 35.6 15.5 26.4
1995 555 37.3 14.9 26.3
1996 555 37.3 14.9 26.3
1997 540 35.0 15.4 21.9
1998 547 34.0 16.1 24.1
1999 530 34.0 15.6 24.5
2000 522 33.1 15.8 32.6
2001 494 32.8 15.1 31.4
2002 491 35.1 14.0 40.5
2003 491 35.1 14.0 40.5
2004 459 30.2 15.2 38.8
2005 431 30.1 14.3 41.3
2006 442 29.0 15.2 42.1
2007 428 26.8 16.0 43.2
2008 419 29.9 14.0 54.9
2009 463 30.5 15.2 51.4
2010 478 31.1 15.3 58.6
2011 442 29.8 14.8 58.8
2012 431 28.2 15.2 51
2013 429 27.5 15.5 53.4
2014 416 26.8 15.4 55.5
2015 419 26.0 16.1 53.9
2016 404 25.0 16.1 53.7
2017 421 25.4 16.5 54.9
2018 443 26.7 16.5 50.8
2019 434 26.8 16.1 55.5
2020 441 26.8 16.4 59.9
2021 462 25.8 17.9 49.4
2022 466 26.2 17.7 56.7
2023 445 25.8 17.2 59.1
2024 441 26.3 16.7 70.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lamar High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,992
2020 $9,713
2021 $9,379
2022 $10,290
2023 $11,610

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 274th of 411 High schoolsRanks 244th of 349 High schools
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students434445
 2.5%
African American11
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian01
Hispanic246268
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White175169
 3.4%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.5%59.1%
 3.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Lamar High School.

Lamar High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Parkview Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Lamar Middle School

Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Colorado high schools.

Students at Lamar High School are 62% Hispanic, 36% White, 1% Two or more races.


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