Lawton Chiles High School

Lawton Chiles High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7200 Lawton Chiles Ln,  Tallahassee, FL
Leon County Schools
3.8
2.7
2,021 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joseph Burgess
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
73.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
679:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
70.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
8%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida State University 745 Students
University of Florida 426 Students
University of Central Florida 364 Students
University of North Florida 317 Students
University of South Florida 281 Students
Tallahassee State College 266 Students
Florida Atlantic University 158 Students
Florida A&M University 145 Students
University of Miami 141 Students
University of West Florida 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 146 Students
Psychology 119 Students
Biology 111 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 96 Students
Nursing 90 Students
Political Science and Government 61 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Pre-Law Studies 54 Students
Criminology 45 Students
Marketing 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 454 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/29/2024
The best part of this high school is the programs and the worst part is they could have a better parking lot.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Chiles is a great school. Great teachers and administration. Played baseball and the coach is awesome.
5.0 Senior
6/24/2023
There is a bit of a problem with racism at this school, but I was able to avoid all of it, so it hasn't affected me. If you surround yourself with the right people, you'll have an amazing time here. They also offer a lot of courses for you to find your dream career. I mostly would want the math teachers and the racism to change. Just about every math teacher mistreats their students and administration doesn't do anything about it.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/15/2025
I had 2 students graduate from this Lawton Chiles high school. Both children thrived academically, extracurriculars, and went on to be successful college experiences. One of my kids needed additional support due to a disability. The administration played a key role in helping her navigate her high s...
5.0 parent
4/15/2025
Chiles, unlike many high schools in the state, is a true public school that takes all students in the area and even students outside of the zoned area if there is availability in the school district's school choice option, while other counties and high schools use lottery systems and magnet programs...
1.0 parent
2/28/2023
Lawton High School, like many other schools, is facing a major crisis in education. The problem is two-fold: students are not receiving the proper education they need to succeed, and the school system is becoming increasingly skewed in favor of teachers, at the expense of students and their educatio...
1.0 parent
12/5/2022
Horrific administrators. They don't care. Nothing else to add. Says it all.

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Lawton Chiles High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tallahassee, FL and is served by the Leon County Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,021 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Lawton Chiles High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $598,821. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Christian School, Community Leadership Academy, North Florida Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Tallahassee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lawton Chiles High School.

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