Lamar High School (Arlington, Texas)

Mirabeau B. Lamar High School is a secondary school in Arlington, Texas. It is named for Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas, and located at 1400 West Lamar Boulevard.
The school, which handles grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Arlington Independent School District. The current principal is Andy Hagman. The school mascot is a viking, and the school colors are navy blue and gold. As of May 21, 2007, 2,683 students attend the school, making it the third largest high school in the city.
Lamar was recognized in 1995 as one of the nation's top 50 high schools by U.S. News & World Report. In May of 2013, Lamar was awarded the designation of National Demonstration School by Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). Lamar boasts an unusually strong alumni base and has several outside websites related to its extracurricular and alumni activities.
Lamar High School serves areas of Northern Arlington and Northwestern...