Serving 1,243 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 11% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawton High School serves the northwest part of Lawton, OK, covering an area of approximately 115.5 square miles. Most students can reach the school within a 10-15 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawton High School's student population of 1,243 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,243 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1901
School Rankings
Lawton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 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 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1037 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
29%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
65%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Lawton Wolverine
Source: 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 #1037 out of 1,652 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lawton High School?
The graduation rate of Lawton High School is 65%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Lawton High School?
1,243 students attend Lawton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Lawton High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lawton High School offer ?
Lawton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawton High School part of?
Lawton High School is part of Lawton School District.
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