Serving 1,374 students in grades 9-12, Lee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lee High School's student population of 1,374 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1283 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
79%
32%
White
4%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee High School's ranking?
Lee High School is ranked #1283 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lee High School often compared to?
Lee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Davis High School, Lanier Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee High School?
The graduation rate of Lee High School is 65%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lee High School?
1,374 students attend Lee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lee High School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee High School?
Lee High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lee High School offer ?
Lee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee High School part of?
Lee High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 4/5/2014
The quality of all programs, teachers, and facilities at Lee High was very simply the best of the best. I attended Lee beginning the first year it was open. I finished the 8th grade at Capital Heights the year before Lee opened. I was in Johnny Long's initial band at Lee and earned First Chair All State Band during my second year. To say that I have great memories of my relationship with Johnny Long would be a major understatement. He was simply the best of the best. I went to Tulane University in New Orleans when I graduated from Lee. Lee High had done wonderful preparation work on me as a student and I continue to be very grateful to all the Lee teachers I was lucky enough to have.
Many Thanks, H. Stovall Kendrick, III
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