Leeds High School is a four-year public high school in the Birmingham, Alabama, USA, community of Leeds. It is the only high school in the Leeds City School System. School colors are green and white, and the athletic teams are called the Green Wave.
Serving 624 students in grades 9-12, Leeds High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leeds area, with most students living within a 10-12 minute drive (averaging 3.6 miles, furthest at 6 miles).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leeds High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Leeds High School's student population of 624 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1911
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Leeds High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leeds High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
22%
31%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leeds High School's ranking?
Leeds High School is ranked #932 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leeds High School?
The graduation rate of Leeds High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Leeds High School?
624 students attend Leeds High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Leeds High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leeds High School?
Leeds High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leeds High School offer ?
Leeds High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leeds High School part of?
Leeds High School is part of Leeds City School District.
School Reviews
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