- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mobile, AL
John L Leflore Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for John L Leflore Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010237000962
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John L Leflore Magnet School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John L Leflore Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John L Leflore Magnet School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
John L Leflore Magnet School shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 010237000962 · Mobile, AL High · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 13.9:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
John L Leflore Magnet School shrank from 618 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
John L Leflore Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 582
John L Leflore Magnet School
582 students
What this shows John L Leflore Magnet School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How John L Leflore Magnet School compares
John L Leflore Magnet School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Alabama - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, John L Leflore Magnet School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John L Leflore Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John L Leflore Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Mobile
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baker High School
Standard public school
2,271 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wp Davidson High School
Standard public school
1,470 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Murphy High School
Standard public school
1,212 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Ben C Rain High School
Standard public school
587 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative education program
259 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Evening Educational Options
Alternative education program
41 students
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about John L Leflore Magnet School
How many students attend John L Leflore Magnet School?
John L Leflore Magnet School has 582 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L Leflore Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at John L Leflore Magnet School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John L Leflore Magnet School?
79.8% of students at John L Leflore Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John L Leflore Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at John L Leflore Magnet School is African American at 96.7% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John L Leflore Magnet School?
John L Leflore Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John L Leflore Magnet School rank among high schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, John L Leflore Magnet School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides John L Leflore Magnet School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.