LEON HIGH SCHOOL

550 E TENNESSEE ST
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

(850)488-1971

www.leonschools.net/leon

1,935 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.

1,935

Total Students

83.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	825
Hispanic	183
Black	751
Asian	62
Two or More	112
American Indian	2

White
825 (42.6 %)
Black
751 (38.8 %)
Hispanic
183 (9.5 %)
Two or More
112 (5.8 %)
Asian
62 (3.2 %)
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:	1,935
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
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 9 567

Grade 10 463

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 402