Lamar High School (Arkansas) Explained

Lamar High School
Streetaddress:301 Elberta Street
City:Lamar
State:Arkansas
County:Johnson
Zipcode:72846
Country:USA
District:Lamar School District
Superintendent:Jay Holland
Teaching Staff:30.66 (on FTE basis)
Ceeb:041350
Classes Offered:Regular,
Advanced Placement (AP)
Ratio:10.34
Schooltype:Public comprehensive
System:ADE Smart Core
Grades:8–12
Conference:3A Region 4
Accreditation:ADE
Rival:Clarksville High School
Mascot:Warriors
Team Name:Lamar Warriors
School Colors:Black and orange
Status:Open
Enrollment:477 (2016-17)[1]

Lamar High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Lamar, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 9 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.

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.

Athletics

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

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.[2]

References

  1. Web site: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL . February 28, 2019 . National Center for Education Statistics.
  2. Web site: School Profile, Lamar High School . March 13, 2013 . Arkansas Activities Association.