Serving 1,448 students in grades 9-12, Lawton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawton High School's student population of 1,448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton High School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
21%
8%
White
30%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton High School's ranking?
Lawton High School is ranked #1137 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Lawton High School often compared to?
Lawton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower High School, Macarthur High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawton High School?
The graduation rate of Lawton High School is 60%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Lawton High School?
1,448 students attend Lawton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Lawton High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawton High School?
Lawton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lawton High School offer ?
Lawton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lawton High School part of?
Lawton High School is part of Lawton School District.
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