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Bellaire High School vs. Lamar High School

Should you attend Bellaire High School or Lamar High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bellaire High School
5100 Maple
Bellaire, TX 77401
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lamar High School
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bellaire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 3,161 students in grades 9-12, Bellaire High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,078 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,161 students
3,078 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellaire High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lamar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellaire High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lamar High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers
157 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellaire High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lamar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lamar High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2641 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#4492 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellaire High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lamar High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in TX)
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellaire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lamar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in TX)
56%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellaire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lamar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in TX)
53%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellaire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lamar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 50% in TX)
95%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bellaire High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lamar High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bellaire High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lamar High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
1006
739
Grade 10 Students
769
787
Grade 11 Students
793
792
Grade 12 Students
593
760

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lamar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lamar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lamar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lamar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lamar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellaire High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lamar High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellaire High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lamar High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellaire High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lamar High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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