Lawton High School

www.lawtoncs.org

279 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Lawton High School, located in the village of Lawton, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Lawton Community Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing a culture of "Blue Pride"—a motto that reflects a strong sense of school spirit, tradition, and academic dedication among its student body. The school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic requirements while fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment.

Beyond standard academics, Lawton High School provides various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and student organizations, designed to help students develop leadership skills and personal character. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that supports the diverse needs of its students. Further information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative policies can be found on their official website at http://www.lawtoncs.org.

279

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	43
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
217 (77.8%)
Hispanic
43 (15.4%)
Two or More
17 (6.1%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawton Community School District
Phone:	(269)624-7800
Website:	http://www.lawtoncs.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 76

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 70

Grade 12 64