LEESVILLE ROAD HIGH SCHOOL

Leesville Road High is a public high school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 2,568 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 130 teachers, Leesville Road High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Leesville Road High at (919) 870-4250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8410 Pride Way
Raleigh, NC 27613-1004
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LEESVILLE ROAD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Raleigh, NC with about 2,568 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
2,568
Teachers:
130.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,568 students

White
58.5%
Black or African American
19.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.3%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.