Lamar H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 9-12
752nd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 55%▼ Declining
Lamar H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lamar H S 752nd 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 55% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — declining.
Lamar H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,625 students tested
Lamar H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,078 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.0% | 40.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 29.0% | 28.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 26.9% | 21.3% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Lamar H S
Typical home value $703K in zip 77098 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Lamar H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Challenge Early College H SHouston ISD · 2.3 mi away25th of 1,669
ELA 95% · Math 79% - 10Debakey H S for Health ProfHouston ISD · 2.6 mi away9th of 1,669
ELA 96% · Math 91% - 10Carnegie Vanguard H SHouston ISD · 2.6 mi away4th of 1,669
ELA 99% · Math 98% - –Hcc Life Skills ProgramHouston ISD · 3 mi away
- 9Young Women's College Prep AcademyHouston ISD · 3.2 mi away242nd of 1,669
ELA 80% · Math 52% - 3Liberty H SHouston ISD · 3.3 mi away1,283rd of 1,669
ELA 20% · Math 39% - 1Middle College H S at Hcc GulftonHouston ISD · 3.3 mi away1,535th of 1,669
ELA 20% · Math 11% - 9Houston Academy for International StudiesHouston ISD · 3.4 mi away253rd of 1,669
ELA 83% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lamar H S in?
Lamar H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Lamar H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lamar H S 752nd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 55% 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 41%, Black 29%, White 21%, Asian 6% (3,078 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lamar H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77098 is $703K 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.