Lamar High School (Arkansas)

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Lamar High School
Address
Lamar High School (Arkansas)
301 Elberta Street

Lamar
,
Johnson
,
Arkansas
72846

United States
Coordinates 35°26′5″N93°23′46″W / 35.43472°N 93.39611°W / 35.43472; -93.39611
Information
School typePublic comprehensive
StatusOpen
School district Lamar School District
SuperintendentJay Holland
CEEB code 041350
NCES School ID 050870000585 [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)
Color(s)  Black
  Orange
Athletics conference3A Region 4
Mascot Warriors
Team nameLamar Warriors
Rival Clarksville High School
Accreditation ADE
USNWR ranking  Bronze Medalist (2012) [3]
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 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.

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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.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "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. 1 2 "Best High Schools 2012". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "School Profile, Lamar High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
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