School Overview
Lee County High School, located in Sanford, North Carolina, serves as a comprehensive public secondary institution within the Lee County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by providing a diverse curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education, military service, and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to balance their rigorous academic studies with extracurricular involvement, including athletics, arts, and various career-focused clubs.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Lee County High School focuses on creating a supportive environment that addresses the evolving needs of its student body. By utilizing technology and modern instructional strategies, the school aims to equip students with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Through strong community partnerships and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a mission centered on student success, emphasizing character development alongside classroom mastery to ensure that graduates are well-prepared contributors to their community.
1,508
Total Students
95.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lee County High
Demographic Student Count
White487
Hispanic618
Black329
Asian7
Two or More59
American Indian8
  • Hispanic
    618 (41.0 %)
  • White
    487 (32.3 %)
  • Black
    329 (21.8 %)
  • Two or More
    59 (3.9 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    7 (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: Lee County Schools
Phone: (919)776-7541
Website: http://www.lee.k12.nc.us/lchs/index.html
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 95.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,443
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 467
Grade 10 427
Grade 11 348
Grade 12 266

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lee County High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9467
Grade 10427
Grade 11348
Grade 12266
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lee County High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female73748.9%
Male77151.1%