Leeds High School

Leeds High School, located at 1500 Greenwave Drive in Leeds, Alabama, serves students in grades 9 through 12 within Jefferson County. This regular public high school enrolls 619 students and is staffed by 35 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1 — a class size that allows for meaningful interaction between students and staff. Academically, Leeds High School has room for growth, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranking 1,154th out of 1,330 schools statewide, placing it in the 13th percentile in Alabama.

Current proficiency rates reflect ongoing development, with approximately 32% of students performing at or above proficiency in ELA and reading, and 27% meeting that benchmark in math. Families looking at this school should factor in these figures when thinking about academic support needs. The surrounding ZIP code of 35094 tells a fairly stable community story.

The area has a median household income of $74,340 and a median home value of $222,200, with a poverty rate of 12.6%. About 29% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, suggesting a working and middle-class community with a range of educational backgrounds. Leeds itself sits in a large suburban area southeast of Birmingham, offering families a quieter residential setting while remaining within reach of the greater metro area's resources.