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 (26-27)
- 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 High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Leeds, AL, encompassing approximately 22.7 square miles. Most families typically experience a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
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 90%.
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
2 10/10/2025
the faculty and staff do not do all that they can to ensure that students are ready for their future
rather it be college or straight into the work force.
4 10/10/2025
Students must accept personal responsibility for their academic performance, teachers can only do so much. My Child graduated in 2019, my child received significant academic scholarship to an elite school. Can there be improvements? Absolutely! I would like to see more challenging courses offered, would like to see more prep classes for Act/ Sat. Would like to see more options for foreign languages, would like to see better math and science driven courses, and teachers capable of teaching those courses!
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