How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lee High School | Virgil Grissom High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Huntsville, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 877 | 1,847 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 21:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.5% | 41.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lee High School | Virgil Grissom High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| District | Huntsville City | Huntsville City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lee High School | Virgil Grissom High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.3% | 51.7% |
| African American | 65.7% | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lee High School | Virgil Grissom High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 25 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 438.5:1 | 461.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.9% | 24.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 30 | 68 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.