LEON HIGH SCHOOL

550 E TENNESSEE ST
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

(850)488-1971

www.leonschools.net/leon

1,793 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leon High School, located in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida, holds the distinction of being the oldest public high school in the state, with a history dating back to 1831. Situated on East Tennessee Street, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Tallahassee community and maintains a tradition of academic excellence and athletic achievement. As part of the Leon County School District, it offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and a wide array of extracurricular activities, including a robust arts program and competitive sports teams known as the Lions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Leon High School is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and deep-rooted historical significance in the region. The campus blends historic character with modern educational resources, providing students with a comprehensive high school experience. Its central location allows for strong community engagement, and the school is frequently noted for its active alumni base and long-standing legacy of preparing students for higher education and professional success.

1,793

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	714
Hispanic	213
Black	684
Asian	49
Two or More	131
American Indian	2

White
714 (39.8%)
Black
684 (38.1%)
Hispanic
213 (11.9%)
Two or More
131 (7.3%)
Asian
49 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-1971
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/leon
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 451

Grade 10 483

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 370

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEON HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	451
Grade 10	483
Grade 11	489
Grade 12	370

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEON HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	936	52.2%
Male	857	47.8%

High School 9th - 12th