Serving 1,095 students in grades 9-12, Lee High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,095 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lee High School's student population of 1,095 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lee High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee High School is 0.40, 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
#95 out of 1237 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
76%
42%
White
12%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee High School's ranking?
Lee High School is ranked #95 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lee High School often compared to?
Lee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baton Rouge Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee High School?
The graduation rate of Lee High School is 99%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lee High School?
1,095 students attend Lee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lee High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee High School?
Lee High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lee High School offer ?
Lee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lee High School part of?
Lee High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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