Lee High School, a Huntsville City magnet school serving grades 9–12, enrolled 861 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #714 in 2010 to #1086 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 10–14%, reading proficiency 15–19%, and science proficiency 15–19%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Minority enrollment was 82% in 2023, with 68% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting increased socioeconomic needs since 2017 when free lunch eligibility was 46%.
Graduation rates ranged between 90–94% from 2019 to 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 877 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee High School serves the northeast part of Huntsville, AL, covering an area of approximately 18.2 square miles, with typical drive times of 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 5.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee High School's student population of 877 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
877 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lee 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 Lee High School is 0.53, 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
#1086 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
66%
31%
White
16%
50%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and grey
School Mascot
General
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee High School's ranking?
Lee High School is ranked #1086 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lee High School often compared to?
Lee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil Grissom High School, Jemison High School by visitors of our site.
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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lee High School?
The graduation rate of Lee High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lee High School?
877 students attend Lee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lee High School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee High School?
Lee High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lee High School offer ?
Lee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee High School part of?
Lee High School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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