Enrollment
1,793
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120111001162
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leon High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leon High School
Leon High School is a large high school in Tallahassee, Florida, enrolling 1,793 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,793 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 598 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students) and Lincoln High School (1,822 students) alongside Leon High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leon High School compares
Leon High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leon, which includes Leon High School.
$10,180
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.3%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,793 students)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Leon High School a good school?
Leon High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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