- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tallahassee, FL
Leon High School
Federal NCES profile for Leon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120111001162
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leon High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leon High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leon High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Leon High School held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 80.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120111001162 · Tallahassee, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,793 enr · 21.6:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
Leon High School held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.7 → 80.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Leon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- This school
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- William J Mont
William J Montford Iii Middle School
1,016 students
What this shows Leon High School reports 1,793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leon High School compares
Leon High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,793 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,793
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$10,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 212 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Leon High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William J Montford Iii Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leon High School
How many students attend Leon High School?
Leon High School has 1,793 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,935 (2022-23) → 1,923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon High School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leon High School?
34.6% of students at Leon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leon High School?
The largest demographic group at Leon High School is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leon High School?
Leon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Leon High School rank among high schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Leon High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides Leon High School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and James Rickards High School (1,718 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.