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{{Infobox school
| logo = <!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:CHILES ADMINISTRATION.jpg|250px]] -->
| name = Lawton Chiles High School
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]] secondary
| motto = {{lang|la|Cognosco, Duco, Perficio}}
| motto_translation = I learn, I lead, I achieve
| streetaddress = 7200 Lawton Chiles Lane
| city = [[Tallahassee]]
| state = [[Florida]] 32312
| country = U.S.
| information = (850) 488-1756
| established = 1999
| enrollment = 1,928 (2023-2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1201110&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=120111003598|title=LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 8, 2024}}</ref>
| ratio = 25.28<ref name=NCES/>
| staff = 76.26 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| grades = 9 to 12
| principal = Joe Burgess
| mascot = Timberwolves
| rivals = [[Maclay School]] and [[Leon High School]]
| colors = Maroon, silver, and black<br>{{color box|maroon}} {{color box|silver}} {{color box|black}}
| district = [[Leon County Schools]]
| yearbook = Wolf Pack
| free_label = Television
| free_text = ''Wolfcenter Studios''
| website = https://www.leonschools.net/chiles
}}
'''Lawton Chiles High School''' is a [[public high school]] located on [[U.S. Route 319|US 319]] in [[unincorporated area|unincorporated]] [[Leon County, Florida|Leon County]], [[Florida]], United States, north of [[Tallahassee, Florida|Tallahassee]]. It is a part of the [[Leon County Schools|Leon County school district]].
== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 CHILES MINI MU COMPETITION |url=https://www.leonschools.net/cms/lib7/FL01903265/Centricity/Domain/262/Chiles%20MAO%20December%202016.pdf |access-date=3 August 2024 |website=www.leonschools.net}}</ref>
== Student life ==
=== Academic activities ===
====Advanced Placement programs====
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* 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
{{div col end}}
=== Co-curricular activities ===
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* Band<ref>[http://mikegermanpage.wikispaces.com/Chiles+Band+Page Band]</ref>
* Chorus<ref>[http://www.chileschorus.com/ Chorus]</ref>
* Corner Cafe
* [[Drama]]
* Externship
* [[Fine art]]
* Newspaper
* Orchestra<ref>[http://www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/real_chiles2/students/classes/Orchestra/index.htm Orchestra]</ref>
* Web Design
*[[Mu Alpha Theta]]
* WolfCenter Studios<ref>[http://www.wolfcenterstudios.com/ WolfCenter Studios]</ref>
* Yearbook
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=== Athletics ===
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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:
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* [[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 running|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]]
* [[American football|Football]]
* [[Golf]] (boys' and girls')
* [[Lacrosse]] (boys')
* [[Soccer]] (boys' and girls') - 2015 Division 4A Boys State Champions
* [[Softball]]
* [[Special Olympics]] - through the [[Exceptional education|ESE]] program, Chiles offers basketball for students with physical or mental disabilities
* [[Swimming (sport)|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]]
* [[Olympic weightlifting|Weightlifting]] (boys' and girls')
* [[Scholastic wrestling|Wrestling]]
{{div col end}}
==Notable alumni==
*[[Amari Gainer]], NFL linebacker for the [[Las Vegas Raiders]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1263096/2019/10/03/florida-state-amari-gainer-instant-impact/|website=[[The Athletic]]|title=Instant impact: In the first start of his career, Florida State’s Amari Gainer showed off his skill set|date=October 3, 2019|author=Reed, Tashan}}</ref>
*[[Lily Williams (cyclist)]], Olympic gold medalist in women's team pursuit cycling at the 2024 Summer Olympics<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/local/2024/08/07/lily-williams-olympics-gold-medal-womens-pursuit-team-cycling/74710038007/|website=[[Tallahassee.com]]|title=Tallahassee's Lily Williams takes gold in women's cycling team pursuit at 2024 Olympics|date=August 7, 2024|author=Staff}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/lily-williams-1146133|website=[[Team USA]]|title=Lily Williams Profile|access-date=September 17, 2024}}</ref>
*[[Wade Wilson (criminal)|Wade Wilson]], convicted murderer
==References==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.leonschools.net/chiles Lawton Chiles High School website]
*{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/*/http://www.chiles.leon.k12.fl.us/|title=Lawton Chiles High School website}}
* http://chilesathletics.com/swimming
{{Leon County, Florida Schools}}
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[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1999]]
[[Category:High schools in Leon County, Florida]]
[[Category:Schools in Tallahassee, Florida]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Florida]]
[[Category:1999 establishments in Florida]]
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