Leesville Road High

www.wcpss.net/leesvilleroadhs

2,411 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leesville Road High School, located in Northwest Raleigh, is a prominent member of the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs. The campus environment is centered around the "Pride" culture, emphasizing community, sportsmanship, and high expectations for student achievement both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its academic focus, Leesville Road High School is known for its extensive extracurricular opportunities, boasting highly competitive athletic programs, award-winning arts departments, and a variety of student-led clubs. The school’s location in a vibrant part of Raleigh allows it to leverage community resources, and its partnership with local families and stakeholders remains a cornerstone of its operations. As a staple of the local educational landscape, the school continues to focus on preparing its students for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

2,411

Total Students

122.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leesville Road High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,364
Hispanic	343
Black	486
Asian	132
Two or More	81
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,364 (56.6%)
Black
486 (20.2%)
Hispanic
343 (14.2%)
Asian
132 (5.5%)
Two or More
81 (3.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)870-4250
Website:	http://www.wcpss.net/leesvilleroadhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	122.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 613

Grade 10 619

Grade 11 635

Grade 12 544

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leesville Road High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	613
Grade 10	619
Grade 11	635
Grade 12	544

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leesville Road High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,174	48.7%
Male	1,237	51.3%

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