Leon High School in Tallahassee, FL - Niche
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Leon High School
  • Public
  • TALLAHASSEE, FL

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Administration
    grade B+
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade C
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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Leon High School is a highly rated, public school located in TALLAHASSEE, FL. It has 1,935 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 23 to 1. According to state test scores, 62% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading.

About

550 E TENNESSEE ST
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
59%
Percent Proficient - Math
62%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1220
480 responses
Average ACT
26
226 responses
AP Enrollment
33%

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Living in the Area

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
Median Household Income
$52,899
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,165
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$256,400
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
69%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 49 responses
Poll
82%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 49 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 185 responses
  • PAWS
    14%
  • Pep Rallys
    14%
  • Spirit weeks (before homecoming or prom)
    13%
  • Singing around the Lion before a football game
    12%
  • Football Games
    12%
  • Spirit Week
    9%
  • Steel Concerts
    8%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,935
Free or Reduced Lunch
37%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 52 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 52 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 52 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$45,792
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.6%
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 61 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 61 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 61 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$10,257 / year
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 65 responses
60%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 65 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 65 responses

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