Along with being connected to the Lamar Vocational and Technical School which teaches Carpentry, Auto mechanic, Nursing, Wood work and drafting, and Digital Design.

[3] The Lamar High School Athletic Department was founded in 1905 and plays in the Big 8 Conference.

The teams' nickname is the Tigers for both male and female sports.

[5] The Lamar Tigers football program is also a part of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, being inducted in 2018.

Lamar High School also has several activates such as 4H, Scholar Bowl, Speech and Debate, Chess, Bass Fishing, Archery, Marching Band, Concert Band, Show Choir, and Theater