Summary:
The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District serves seven high schools in the Texas area, including six comprehensive campuses and one specialized center, covering grades 9 through 12.
Among the standard high schools, George Ranch High School stands out with the highest graduation rate (96.3%) and the lowest dropout rate (0.5%), while Foster High School leads in academic performance, particularly in Algebra I and Biology. Fulshear High School is the largest school with 3,401 students and shows solid test scores above state averages. In contrast, Lamar Cons High School and B F Terry High School face significant challenges, with the lowest graduation rates (91.7% and 91.0%) and highest dropout rates (1.4% and 1.1%). Dr Thomas E Randle High School is an anomaly, with a moderate poverty rate but performance closer to the lower-performing schools and the district's highest dropout rate (1.7%). The Juvenile Detent Center serves a unique at-risk population of 49 students with the highest per-student spending ($15,530) and lowest student-teacher ratio (10.1).
Key takeaways include a pronounced achievement gap linked to socioeconomic factors, with top performers having an average of 29.36% economically disadvantaged students compared to 61.71% at the lowest-performing schools. Algebra I is a district-wide weakness, with scores averaging only 58.33% in 2025-2026, though Foster excels at 72.99% while Lamar Cons struggles at 22.58%. Notably, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as the lowest-performing schools spend more than top-performing George Ranch. The district lacks a clear middle tier, creating an equity challenge for leadership.
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