Lawton Chiles High School is a public high school located on US 319 in unincorporated Leon County, Florida, United States, north of Tallahassee. It is a part of the Leon County school district.
The school is named after Lawton Chiles, who was a U.S Senator and later Governor of Florida.
History Lawton Chiles High School was established in 1999 and is the newest public high school in the district. The first graduating class was the class of 2002. The school is named in honor of Lawton Chiles, governor of Florida from 1991 to 1998. The school motto, "Cognosco, Duco, Perficio" translates from Latin to "I learn, I lead, I achieve."
Chiles hosts a math competition for grades 4 through 9, called the "Mini Mu" and is similar to Mu Alpha Theta competitions.
Student life
Academic activities
Advanced Placement programs
Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science A Computer Science Principles English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition Environmental Science European History French Language and Culture Human Geography Latin Macroeconomics Music Theory Physics 1: Algebra-Based Physics 2: Algebra-Based Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Physics C: Mechanics Psychology Spanish Language and Culture Spanish Literature and Culture Statistics Studio Art: 2-D Design Studio Art: 3-D Design Studio Art: Drawing United States Government and Politics United States History World History
Co-curricular activities
BandBand Chorus Corner Cafe Drama Externship Fine art Newspaper OrchestraOrchestra Web Design Mu Alpha Theta WolfCenter StudiosWolfCenter Studios Yearbook
Athletics
Although the school prides itself more on academic and other achievements, much support has been given to Chiles High School athletics, which offers the following sports:
Baseball Basketball (boys' and girls') Cheerleading - 2017 Division 1A Large State Runner-Up, 2021 Division 1A Small State Runner-Up. Region 1 Champions in 2018, 2019, & 2021 Cross country - Division 3A State Champions in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2014 Girls' cross country - three-peat Division 3A state champions in 2008, 2009, and 2010; Division 3A champions in 2015, 2017, 2018 Dance Flag football Football Golf (boys' and girls') Lacrosse (boys') Soccer (boys' and girls') - 2015 Division 4A Boys State Champions Softball Special Olympics - through the ESE program, Chiles offers basketball for students with physical or mental disabilities Swimming - girls' swimming team 2010 State Champions: boys' swimming team 2016 and 2017 State Champions Tennis - Girl's Class 3A State Runner-Up 2017 Track and Field - Division 3A State Champions in 2003, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Volleyball Weightlifting (boys' and girls') Wrestling
Notable alumni Amari Gainer, NFL linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders Garrett Greene, NFL practice squad quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Lily Williams (cyclist), Olympic gold medalist in women's team pursuit cycling at the 2024 Summer Olympics Wade Wilson, convicted murderer
References
External links Lawton Chiles High School website
http://chilesathletics.com/swimming