Public high schoolGrades 9–12Arlington ISD

Lamar High School

1400 W Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76012 · (682) 867-8300

B
81 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 8 points from 2025Up from a C (73) in 2025.
2,457students
15.8students per teacher
90.2%attendance
6thof 7 Arlington ISD high schools
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AABBBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Lamar High School has earned an A in 0 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019. In 2022, TEA labeled campuses that would have scored below a C “Not Rated: SB 1365.”

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 77

How students scored on STAAR tests, plus college and career readiness and graduation rates.

School progressB · 84

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 74

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Lamar High School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Arlington ISD high school average.

Approaches grade level65%
Meets grade level35%
Arlington ISD high schools: 44.7%
Masters grade level9%
90.3%graduation rateAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating
92%of graduates ready for college, a career or the militaryAs used in TEA’s 2026 rating

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

2,457students in 2024–25Down 1% from 2,475 the year before
15.8students per teacher156 full-time teachers
19.6average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$70,594average teacher base pay
76.8%from low-income familiesArlington ISD high schools: 69.2%
28.4%English learners
10.4%in gifted & talented
37.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 48.6%African American 33.4%White 12.1%Two or More Races 3.5%Asian 1.9%

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Nearby schools

Closest high schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

ANewman International Academy of Arlington GibbinsNewman International Academy of Arlington · 91 · 1.2 mi AUplift Summit Prep High SchoolUplift Education · 94 · 1.5 mi BTrinity LeadershipTexas Leadership Public Schools · 80 · 2.9 mi BArlington High SchoolArlington ISD · 88 · 3.0 mi PCountry Day School of ArlingtonPrivate · PK–K · 0.9 mi PGreen Oaks SchoolPrivate · Ungraded · 1.7 mi PPark Row Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–6 · 2.9 mi
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Questions about Lamar High School

What is Lamar High School’s TEA rating?

Lamar High School earned a B (81 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (73) in 2025.

What grades does Lamar High School serve?

Grades 9–12. It’s part of Arlington ISD, at 1400 W Lamar Blvd in Arlington.

How many students go to Lamar High School?

2,457 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 2,475 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Lamar High School compare with other Arlington ISD high schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 6th of 7 Arlington ISD high schools. 29% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Lamar High School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Arlington ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.