Lawton Chiles High School

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Lawton Chiles High School ranks 113 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lawton Chiles High School is a public high school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving around 1,900 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lawton Chiles High School consistently outperforms the Leon District and the state of Florida in academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Geometry, Biology 1, and US History. The school's academic excellence is reflected in its high statewide ranking, which has ranged from 42 to 113 out of over 800 Florida high schools in recent years. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 34.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is still lower than nearby schools like James Rickards High School (62.8%) and Success Academy at Ghazvini Learning Center (84.1%).

Lawton Chiles High School's student population is relatively diverse, with a predominantly White student body (around 70%), followed by Asian (around 8%), African American (around 8%), and Hispanic (around 8%) students. The school also has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.89% to 13.26% in recent years, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like James Rickards High School (57.43%) and Success Academy at Ghazvini Learning Center (77.88%). This suggests that Lawton Chiles High School serves a more affluent student population compared to some of its neighbors, raising questions about the equitable distribution of resources and opportunities within the Leon District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7200 Lawton Chiles Ln
Tallahassee, FL 32312

(850) 488-1756

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,653

Feeder schools for Lawton Chiles High School:

Elementary:	Desoto Trail Elementary School
	Hawks Rise Elementary School
	Killearn Lakes Elementary School
Middle:	Deerlake Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 25.2

Number of students: 1,928

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.2%

Hispanic:

8.5%

African American:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawton Chiles High School ranks better than 86% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Leon School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.56. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lawton Chiles High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Lawton Chiles High School has the largest high school student body size in the Leon School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), Hispanic (8.5%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawton Chiles High School is 25.2. 8 high schools in the Leon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lawton Chiles High School employs 76.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawton Chiles High School is $7,653. 5 high schools in the Leon School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lawton Chiles High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lawton Chiles High School 113^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lawton Chiles High School in the ranking list.)

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawton Chiles High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	94.96	19^th	484	96.1%
2005	95.25	18^th	487	96.3%
2006	92.65	25^th	477	94.8%
2007	95.42	16^th	563	97.2%
2008	94.26	18^th	577	96.9%
2009	93.83	22^nd	587	96.3%
2010	93.16	26^th	620	95.8%
2011	90.87	40^th	622	93.6%
2012	81.23	41^st	606	93.2%
2013	81.48	62^nd	648	90.4%
2014	85.05	50^th	687	92.7%
2016	84.94	41^st	693	94.1%
2017	83.83	42^nd	714	94.1%
2018	78.60	62^nd	716	91.3%
2019	80.51	53^rd	734	92.8%
2021	75.81	84^th	746	88.7%
2022	80.16	66^th	774	91.5%
2023	75.64	96^th	792	87.9%
2024	73.56	113^th	807	86.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lawton Chiles High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	641	78	11	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
2001	1035	109	22	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	1186
2002	1473	168	44	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	1724
2003	1473	168	44	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	1724
2004	1565	182	39	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	1828
2005	1629	187	46	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	1907
2006	1699	186	46	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	1979
2007	1609	187	51	51	0	n/a	n/a	37	1935
2008	1588	186	56	46	1	n/a	n/a	51	1928
2009	1587	188	57	49	3	n/a	n/a	54	1938
2010	1537	189	72	75	4	n/a	n/a	52	1929
2011	1604	195	78	87	2	2	43	0	2011
2012	1574	165	82	97	4	3	47	0	1972
2013	1525	155	84	107	7	2	39	0	1919
2014	1547	163	88	95	5	0	44	0	1942
2015	1578	181	100	89	9	1	53	0	2011
2016	1591	173	116	90	7	1	53	0	2031
2017	1591	195	131	88	5	1	63	0	2074
2018	1581	184	139	107	6	2	58	0	2077
2019	1574	176	158	123	3	4	57	0	2095
2020	1524	179	154	154	1	3	68	0	2083
2021	1470	171	157	156	2	2	79	0	2037
2022	1442	163	160	161	2	3	90	0	2021
2023	1347	152	157	154	9	2	79	0	1900
2024	1354	159	150	163	8	1	93	0	1928

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawton Chiles High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	747	35.0	21.3	2
2001	1186	57.0	20.8	1.3
2002	1724	80.0	21.6	1.5
2003	1724	80.0	21.6	1.5
2004	1828	88.0	20.8	2.5
2005	1907	94.0	20.3	3.7
2006	1979	97.0	20.4	4.8
2007	1935	100.0	19.4	3.7
2008	1928	107.0	18.0	4.2
2009	1938	113.3	19.7	5
2010	1929	91.0	21.2	6.1
2011	2011	96.8	20.7	6.3
2012	1972	90.0	21.9	6.5
2013	1919	95.0	20.2	5.7
2014	1942	95.0	20.4	7.7
2015	2011	87.0	23.1	8.8
2016	2031	84.0	24.1	6.9
2017	2074	87.0	23.8	8.5
2018	2077	87.0	23.8	8.8
2019	2095	86.6	24.1	8.9
2020	2083	85.7	24.3	9.7
2021	2037	82.0	24.8	12.3
2022	2021	80.0	25.2	13.3
2023	1900	78.0	24.3	11.9
2024	1928	76.2	25.2	12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawton Chiles High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	747	35.0	21.3	2
2001	1186	57.0	20.8	1.3
2002	1724	80.0	21.6	1.5
2003	1724	80.0	21.6	1.5
2004	1828	88.0	20.8	2.5
2005	1907	94.0	20.3	3.7
2006	1979	97.0	20.4	4.8
2007	1935	100.0	19.4	3.7
2008	1928	107.0	18.0	4.2
2009	1938	113.3	19.7	5
2010	1929	91.0	21.2	6.1
2011	2011	96.8	20.7	6.3
2012	1972	90.0	21.9	6.5
2013	1919	95.0	20.2	5.7
2014	1942	95.0	20.4	7.7
2015	2011	87.0	23.1	8.8
2016	2031	84.0	24.1	6.9
2017	2074	87.0	23.8	8.5
2018	2077	87.0	23.8	8.8
2019	2095	86.6	24.1	8.9
2020	2083	85.7	24.3	9.7
2021	2037	82.0	24.8	12.3
2022	2021	80.0	25.2	13.3
2023	1900	78.0	24.3	11.9
2024	1928	76.2	25.2	12.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawton Chiles High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$221 (3.5%)	$6,026 (96.5%)	$6,247
2019	$182 (2.8%)	$6,392 (97.2%)	$6,574
2020	$154 (2.4%)	$6,136 (97.6%)	$6,289
2021	$365 (5.6%)	$6,194 (94.4%)	$6,559
2022	$722 (10.5%)	$6,170 (89.5%)	$6,892
2023	$709 (9.3%)	$6,944 (90.7%)	$7,653

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawton Chiles High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 53^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 96^th of 792 High schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Chiles High School)	81	75	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	58	55	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lawton Chiles High School)	79	74	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	57	52	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lawton Chiles High School)	90	83	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Leon)	70	65	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lawton Chiles High School)	86	81	5%
End of Course US History (Leon)	81	75	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lawton Chiles High School)	59	52	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Leon)	69	65	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lawton Chiles High School)	86	79	7%
End of Course Geometry (Leon)	67	55	12%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2095	1900	9.3%
African American	176	152	13.6%
American Indian	3	9	200%
Asian	158	157	0.6%
Hispanic	123	154	25.2%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	1574	1347	14.4%
Two or More Races	57	79	38.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.9%	11.9%	3%

Schools Near Lawton Chiles High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lawton Chiles High School	Public	9-12	7200 Lawton Chiles Ln	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-1756	1,928	76	25.2	12.7%	1,354 (70.2%)	159 (8.2%)	163 (8.5%)	150 (7.8%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (4.8%)	73.6	113^th of 807 public high schools	86.0%		75.6	96^th of 792 public high schools	87.9%	17	72.0	70.0	52.0	82.0	77.0	81.0	$7,653	$709	$6,944
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	3838 Trojan Trl	Tallahassee	32311	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-2110	1,860	75	24.7	28.7%	808 (43.4%)	619 (33.3%)	196 (10.5%)	96 (5.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	137 (7.4%)	46.9	338^th of 807 public high schools	58.1%		50.8	279^th of 792 public high schools	64.8%	59	58.0	52.0	37.0	45.0	52.0	71.0	$7,175	$708	$6,466
Leon High School	Public	9-12	550 E Tennessee St	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-1971	1,923	81	23.8	36.8%	783 (40.7%)	757 (39.4%)	190 (9.9%)	61 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (6.8%)	48.4	321^st of 807 public high schools	60.2%		55.9	232^nd of 792 public high schools	70.7%	89	54.0	61.0	33.0	49.0	52.0	68.0	$7,844	$797	$7,048
Amos P. Godby High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1717 W Tharpe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-1325	1,396	68	20.6	62.4%	161 (11.5%)	962 (68.9%)	189 (13.5%)	10 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (5.1%)	23.1	614^th of 807 public high schools	23.9%		29	513^th of 792 public high schools	35.2%	101	24.0	35.0	20.0	23.0	47.0	66.0	$8,678	$1,466	$7,213
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1344 Cross Creek Cir	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 921-9280	58	6	9.6	87.9%	8 (13.8%)	42 (72.4%)	4 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.9%)								(n/a)
Sail	Public	9-12	2006 Jackson Bluff Rd	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-2468	381	21	18.0	36.2%	248 (65.1%)	58 (15.2%)	28 (7.3%)	9 (2.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.2%)	66.5	159^th of 807 public high schools	80.3%		69.2	137^th of 792 public high schools	82.7%	22	65.0	70.0	49.0	49.0	84.0	91.0	$10,535	$1,058	$9,476
Lively Technical College	Public	9-12	500 Appleyard Dr	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-7555	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tallahassee Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	444 Appleyard Drive	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Tcc	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 504-6300	141	9	15.6		42 (29.8%)	75 (53.2%)	14 (9.9%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)								(n/a)
James Rickards High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3013 Jim Lee Rd	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 414-5500	1,575	67	23.6	57.1%	110 (7.0%)	1,128 (71.6%)	156 (9.9%)	106 (6.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (4.6%)	32.6	510^th of 807 public high schools	36.8%		32.2	477^th of 792 public high schools	39.8%	33	35.0	44.0	31.0	34.0	78.0	76.0	$8,148	$1,410	$6,739
Leon County Jail	Public	6-12	860 Blountstown St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 410-1249	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawton Chiles High School

What schools feed into Lawton Chiles High School?

Lawton Chiles High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Desoto Trail Elementary School
Elementary : Hawks Rise Elementary School
Elementary : Killearn Lakes Elementary School
Middle : Deerlake Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lawton Chiles High School?

Students at Lawton Chiles High School are 70% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lawton Chiles High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,928 students attended Lawton Chiles High School.

Is Lawton Chiles High School a good school?

Lawton Chiles High School ranks 113^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lawton Chiles High School in?

Leon

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