- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, AL
Lee High School
Federal NCES profile for Lee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243001035
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-114 students YoY
Lee High School shrank from 1,374 students in 2022-23 to 1,260 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 73.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-114 students YoY 010243001035 · Montgomery, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,282 enr · 17.6:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Lee High School shrank from 1,374 students in 2022-23 to 1,260 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 73.5 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- This school
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- Lanier Senior
Lanier Senior High School
798 students
What this shows Lee High School reports 1,282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee High School compares
Lee High 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 35% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,282
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$12,977
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 349 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 64 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Lee High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Montgomery
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jefferson Davis High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Carver Senior High School
Standard public school
1,553 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Park Crossing High School
Standard public school
882 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lanier Senior High School
Standard public school
798 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
550 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Standard public school
492 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee High School
How many students attend Lee High School?
Lee High School has 1,282 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,374 (2022-23) → 1,260 (2023-24), down 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee High School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% higher 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 Lee High School?
79.5% of students at Lee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee High School?
The largest demographic group at Lee High School is African American at 72.7% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee High School?
Lee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Lee High School rank among high schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Lee High School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Park Crossing High School (882 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.