Serving 1,332 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 15% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawton High School's student population of 1,332 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Mascot
Lawton Wolverine
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Lawton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
21%
8%
White
30%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton High School's ranking?
Lawton High School is ranked #923 out of 1,680 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?
15% 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 60%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Lawton High School?
1,332 students attend Lawton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Lawton High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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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