LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL

7200 LAWTON CHILES LN
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32312

www.leonschools.net/chiles

1,900 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,900

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,347
Hispanic	154
Black	152
Asian	157
Two or More	79
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,347 (70.9 %)
Asian
157 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
154 (8.1 %)
Black
152 (8.0 %)
Two or More
79 (4.2 %)
American Indian
9 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-1756
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/chiles
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 487

Grade 10 498

Grade 11 471

Grade 12 444