- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Lamar H S
Federal NCES profile for Lamar H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364002512
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #45 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar H S ranks #45 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Lamar H S held near 3,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 142.8 → 156.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 482364002512 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,968 enr · 20.9:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Lamar H S held near 3,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 142.8 → 156.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- This school 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- Houston Math S 2,396
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
2,396 students
What this shows Lamar H S reports 2,968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar H S compares
Lamar H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,968 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,968
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 30.9%
White 19.8%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Lamar H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Math Science and Technology Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,968 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar H S
How many students attend Lamar H S?
Lamar H S has 2,968 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,125 (2022-23) → 3,078 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar H S is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar H S?
48.6% of students at Lamar H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar H S?
The largest demographic group at Lamar H S is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar H S?
Lamar H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar H S ranks #45 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Lamar H S, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Westside H S (2,729 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.