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Lawton Chiles Preparatory School (Closed 2025)

Lawton Chiles Prepratory School is a comprehensive four-year private high school enrolling 40 students in grades 1 - 12 for the 2011 - 2012 school year.

The school opened in the fall of 1971. Lawton Chiles Preparatory School is accredited by the National Private School Accreditation Alliance.

LCPS is designed for students who are talented and gifted and feel held back in the traditional school system.

Many of our students are twice exceptional, being both gifted and also having a learning disabiliity, mental illness or aspergers or other challenge that prevents them from excelling in the traditional school system.

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Twice Exceptional

Year Founded

1971

Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Lawton Chiles Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

6 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 81%

School Notes

At LCPS, we assess students individually and assign core course levels accordingly. We utilize Project-Based Learning and a Universal Design for Learning Framework in the development of our curricula, making material accessible to all students while maintaining rigorous academic standards. The low student to teacher ratio and self-determined pace of learning at LCPS are ideal for highly motivated gifted students who have felt held back by traditional school settings. At LCPS, students are free to reach their full potential with the individual guidance and support of our dedicated faculty.

Source: Verified school update