Lawton Accelerated Academic Center

www.lawtoncs.org

53 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Lawton Accelerated Academic Center, located in Lawton, Michigan, functions as an alternative educational program within the Lawton Community Schools district. The center is specifically designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment for students who may require a different pace or approach than that offered in a traditional classroom setting. By offering a curriculum tailored to individual needs, the center aims to support students in meeting their graduation requirements while addressing unique academic or personal challenges.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes a supportive culture aimed at student success and credit recovery. The facility utilizes the resources of the broader Lawton school system to ensure students have access to the guidance and materials necessary to stay on track for post-secondary goals. For families seeking more information on enrollment, specific course offerings, or district policies, the school maintains an official presence through the Lawton Community Schools website at http://www.lawtoncs.org.

Total Students

0.7

Full-Time Teachers

79.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	10
Two or More	2

White
41 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (18.9 %)
Two or More
2 (3.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawton Community School District
Phone:	(269)624-7542
Website:	http://www.lawtoncs.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	79.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 2

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 17

Grade 12 28