LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL
LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the LEON school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 2,077 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 87 teachers, LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is a top-rated public secondary institution within the Leon County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment, consistently high standardized test scores, and strong college preparatory curriculum. It offers a diverse array of advanced coursework, including a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program, which provides students with significant opportunities to earn college credit before graduation.
Beyond academics, the school is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring highly competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine arts departments, and a wide variety of student-led clubs and organizations. The campus fosters a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student involvement and leadership, making it a cornerstone of the local community. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL remains one of the most prominent and sought-after schools in the Tallahassee area.
For more information, contact LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 488-1756 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312-0956
(850) 488-1756
http://www.leonschools.net
LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 2,077 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEON
- Total Students:
- 2,077
- Teachers:
- 87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,077 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Asian
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.