Leon High School

Leon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
550 E Tennessee St,  Tallahassee, FL
Leon County Schools
4.1
3.9
1,944 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
William Epting
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
85%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
56.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
664:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%
White
42.6%
Black
38.8%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida State University 780 Students
University of Florida 480 Students
University of Central Florida 355 Students
Tallahassee State College 345 Students
Florida A&M University 329 Students
University of North Florida 312 Students
University of South Florida 301 Students
University of Miami 193 Students
Florida Atlantic University 124 Students
Florida International University 123 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 168 Students
Psychology 129 Students
Biology 114 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 85 Students
Political Science and Government 69 Students
Pre-Law Studies 53 Students
Criminology 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Computer Science 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 339 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/16/2025
I think the school should put more effort into the management and also into sports other than the main ones like football and baseball.
5.0 Senior
5/1/2025
I have attended Leon High School since my freshman year. Over the years I have experienced both good and bad. I'll start with the bad. At times I felt as though the teachers did not care, it was as if they were not there to help the students but more so there to get a check. Now on to the good. Leon is very diverse. There are so many ethnicities there and so many different groups that everyone should be able to find a group that they fit in. Over all I can say that my time at Leon has been a pleasant one and I will miss it when I graduate.
5.0 Junior
7/2/2024
Leon High School has started to be a home for a remarkable journey of my high school years. I have formed bonds with the amazing teachers that I will never forget. The classes have taught me so much including preparing me for college, as well as things I learned about myself and others. The school itself is beautiful but old, and very historic. While it can feel dirty at times, each classroom has a sense of home that is developed throughout each year spent in it.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/22/2014
I graduated from Leon and received an appointment to West Point. Leon does a great job preparing its students to succeed beyond high school.
5.0 student
5/4/2014
I graduated from Leon High School with a scholarship to a prestigious Chicago-land university. After orientation week I was certain I was the most ill-prepared student at my college. I walked shoulder to shoulder with the children of America's, Europe's and Asia's elite. I called my mother weekly cr...
5.0 parent
4/29/2014
Leon High school Is a great school, my daughter enjoy attending this school, her school sprite has improve greatly
3.0 parent
10/21/2013
Like everything else...Leon USED to be great when Rocky was the principal. Most of the teachers are great. I've only had a concerns with a few teachers. The administration leaves much to be desired, especially since Rocky left. It seem as if the new administration is "of the elite, for the elite". T...

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Leon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tallahassee, FL and is served by the Leon County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,944 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Leon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $411,034. Discover additional schools in the area, like James Rickards High School, Amos P. Godby High School, SAIL High School, and more. Learn more about what Tallahassee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leon High School.

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