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#980 of 1,750 schools in OK
Lawton HS
High School · Lawton · Lawton, OK
A high school in Lawton, OK serving grades 9th – 12th.
601 Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard, Lawton, OK 73507
- Math 12% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 60.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lawton HS score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawton HS 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,515/100K
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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
$61,092
Median home value
$155,400
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,430 | Compare → |
| Macarthur HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,214 | Compare → |
| Lawton Academy of Arts & SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 202 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawton
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #10 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawton HS is listed in LAWTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawton HS
Lawton HS is a public high school in Lawton, OK, part of Lawton, serving approximately 1,332 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #980 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawton HS
What grades does Lawton HS serve?
Lawton HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lawton HS?
Lawton HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton HS is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawton HS rank in OK?
Lawton HS ranks #980 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Lawton HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawton HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawton HS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawton HS a charter school?
No, Lawton HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawton HS a Title I school?
No, Lawton HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawton HS?
78.2% of students at Lawton HS 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Comanche County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (580) 355-5170
- 4-Year Graduation
- 60.0%
- Area population (ZIP 73507)
- 21,500
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 73507; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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