Lee High School

2500 Meridian Street
Huntsville, AL 35811

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

840 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lee High School, located on Meridian Street in Huntsville, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Huntsville City Schools district. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the community, the school serves a diverse student body by offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and career-technical programs. The school is committed to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

In recent years, the school has placed a significant emphasis on modernization and academic excellence, fostering an environment that encourages student growth and technological literacy. By integrating traditional instruction with innovative learning opportunities, Lee High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. Through its mission to inspire and equip its students, the school remains a vital pillar of the Huntsville community, dedicated to fostering both personal development and academic achievement.

840

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	88
Black	521
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	8

Black
521 (62.0 %)
White
182 (21.7 %)
Hispanic
88 (10.5 %)
Two or More
37 (4.4 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-8150
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	524
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 273

Grade 10 224

Grade 11 182

Grade 12 161