Serving 619 students in grades 9-12, Leeds 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leeds High School's student population of 619 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leeds 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 Leeds High School is 0.58, 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
#816 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
24%
32%
White
59%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leeds High School's ranking?
Leeds High School is ranked #816 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leeds High School?
The graduation rate of Leeds High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Leeds High School?
619 students attend Leeds High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Leeds High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leeds High School?
Leeds High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leeds High School offer ?
Leeds High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leeds High School part of?
Leeds High School is part of Leeds City School District.
School Calendar
View the Leeds High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of Fall Semester-Noon Dismissal
December 18, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of Spring Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of 2024-2025 Spring Semester
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
4 8/7/2019
Students must accept personal responsibility for their academic performance, teachers can only do so much. My Child graduated in 2019, my child received significant academic scholarship to an elite school. Can there be improvements? Absolutely! I would like to see more challenging courses offered, would like to see more prep classes for Act/ Sat. Would like to see more options for foreign languages, would like to see better math and science driven courses, and teachers capable of teaching those courses!
2 8/18/2015
the faculty and staff do not do all that they can to ensure that students are ready for their future
rather it be college or straight into the work force.
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