Very Good
#868 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Lawton High School
High School · Lawton Community School District · Lawton, MI
A Lawton Community School District high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 PRIMARY WAY, Lawton, MI 49065
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawton High School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lawton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,178/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,125
Median home value
$235,400
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Accelerated Academic CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–12 | 0.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Mattawan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Paw Paw High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Cedar Street Community and Family CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 4.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lawton Community School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,926NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawton High School is listed in Lawton Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawton High School
Lawton High School is a public high school in Lawton, MI, part of Lawton Community School District, serving approximately 292 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawton High School
What grades does Lawton High School serve?
Lawton High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawton High School?
Lawton High School has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawton High School rank in MI?
Lawton High School ranks #868 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lawton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lawton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawton High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Lawton High School a charter school?
No, Lawton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawton High School a Title I school?
No, Lawton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawton High School?
56.5% of students at Lawton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (269) 624-7800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49065)
- 7,283
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49065; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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