Lamar H S
Arlington, TX · Arlington ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
1,427th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
1400 W LAMAR BLVD, Arlington, TX 76012
(682)867-8300NCES ID 480870000253Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lamar H S 1,427th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 14% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,642 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,479 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.9% | 45.7% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Black | 27.7% | 34.7% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| White | 32.6% | 13.8% | ▼ 18.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 1.9% | ▼ 3.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $341K in zip 76012 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Lamar H S
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What school district is Lamar H S in?
Lamar H S is part of the Arlington ISD district in Arlington, Texas.
Is Lamar H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lamar H S 1,427th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lamar H S?
Hispanic 46%, Black 35%, White 14%, Two or more races 3% (2,479 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lamar H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76012 is $341K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.