Lamar High School (Arkansas)

Lamar High School
Address
301 Elberta Street
Lamar, Arkansas, 72846
United States
Coordinates 35°26′5″N 93°23′46″W / 35.43472°N 93.39611°W / 35.43472; -93.39611
Information
School type Public comprehensive
Status Open
School district Lamar School District
CEEB Code 041350
NCES School ID 050870000585[1]
Teaching staff 30.66 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 317[1] (2010–11)
Student to teacher ratio 10.34[1]
Education system ADE Smart Core
Classes offered Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
School color(s)      Black
     Orange
Athletics conference 3A Region 4
Mascot Warriors
Team name Lamar Warriors
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking      Bronze Medalist (2012)[2]
Website www.lamarwarriors.org

Lamar High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Lamar, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of two 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.

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.[2]

Extracurricular activities

The Lamar High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Warrior with black and orange serving as the school colors.[3]

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.[3]

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. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Lamar High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "School Profile, Lamar High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 13 March 2013.

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