How do these schools compare?
| Metric | LAMAR H S | LAS AMERICAS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, TX | HOUSTON, TX |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 2,968 | 111 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 25.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.6% | 99.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | LAMAR H S | LAS AMERICAS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,515 | $14,515 |
| District | HOUSTON ISD | HOUSTON ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | LAMAR H S | LAS AMERICAS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.8% | 2.7% |
| African American | 30.9% | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.7% | 84.7% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | LAMAR H S | LAS AMERICAS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 4946.7:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.4% | 68.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 36 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.