- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leeds, AL
Leeds High School
Federal NCES profile for Leeds High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010001102096
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leeds High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Leeds · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Leeds High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leeds, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Leeds High School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010001102096 · Leeds, AL High · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 17.8:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Leeds Elementary School (678 students)
Leeds High School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Leeds High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leeds Elementa
Leeds Elementary School
678 students
- This school
Leeds High School
624 students
- Leeds Primary
Leeds Primary School
517 students
- Leeds Middle S
Leeds Middle School
452 students
What this shows Leeds High School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leeds High School compares
Leeds High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$11,920
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Leeds High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Leeds City reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leeds High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leeds Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leeds Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leeds High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leeds High School
How many students attend Leeds High School?
Leeds High School has 624 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leeds, AL. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeds High School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leeds High School?
44.3% of students at Leeds High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leeds High School?
The largest demographic group at Leeds High School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Leeds, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leeds High School?
Leeds High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Leeds High School rank among public schools in Leeds?
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Leeds, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Leeds City?
Besides Leeds High School, Leeds City also operates Leeds Elementary School (678 students), Leeds Primary School (517 students), and Leeds Middle School (452 students). See the Leeds City district page for the complete list.