Lamar High School (Arkansas)

Lamar High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Lamar, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 8 through 12. It is one of four public high schools in Johnson County. It is the sole high school administered by the Lamar School District with Lamar Middle School serving as its main feeder school.

Lamar High School
Address
301 Elberta Street

Lamar
,
Johnson
,
Arkansas
72846

United States
Coordinates35°26′5″N 93°23′46″W
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School districtLamar School District
SuperintendentJay Holland
CEEB code041350
NCES School ID050870000585[1]
PrincipalMr. Harris
Teaching staff30.66 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades8–12
Enrollment477 (2016-17)[2]
Student to teacher ratio10.34[1]
Education systemADE Smart Core
Classes offeredRegular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)     Black
     Orange
Athletics conference3A Region 4
MascotWarriors
Team nameLamar Warriors
RivalClarksville High School
AccreditationADE
USNWR ranking     Bronze Medalist (2012)[3]
Websitewww.lamarwarriors.org

Academics

Lamar High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Lamar High School is nationally recognized as a Bronze Medalist in the Best High Schools Report 2012 developed by U.S. News & World Report.[3]

Extracurricular activities

The Lamar High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Warrior with black and orange serving as the school colors.[4]

Athletics

For 2012–14, the Lamar Warriors participate in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification via the 3A Region 4 Conference, as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors compete in football, cross country (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), bowling (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.[4]

Clubs and traditions

Lamar students can engage in a variety of clubs and organizations including Beta Club, National FFA Organization, FBLA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Student Council, Key Club, and Quiz Bowl.

References
  1. "Search for Public Schools - Lamar High School (050870000585)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  2. "LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  3. "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  4. "School Profile, Lamar High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
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