Leon High School

Summary:

Leon High School is a public high school located in Jewett, Texas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Leon Independent School District, which is ranked 368 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leon High School stands out for its consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.6% to 97.4% over the past 5 years, which are above the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.3% to 1.1% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state average. Academically, Leon High School generally outperforms the state and district averages in STAAR/EOC assessments, particularly in subjects like Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History, though it struggles in some areas like 7th and 8th grade Math and 8th grade Social Studies. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of around $13,000-$15,600 over the past 3 years and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.5-12.3, both of which are better than the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Teague High School, Centerville Junior-Senior High School, and Buffalo High School, Leon High School stands out for its exceptional performance in certain areas, including its support for Special Education students and Low Socioeconomic Status students. While the school has a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students, its racial makeup is still more diverse than the nearby schools. Overall, Leon High School appears to be a well-performing school with a focus on supporting various student subgroups and maintaining consistent academic excellence.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 12168 Hwy 79 W
       Jewett, TX  75846


(903) 626-1475

District: Leon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
670th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,121 Help


Feeder schools for Leon High School:

Elementary:    Leon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Hispanic:
35.8%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Compare Details Leon High School ranks worse than 59.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Leon High School ranks better than 66.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Leon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Hispanic (35.8%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leon High School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leon High School is $13,121.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon High School 1406th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Leon High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Leon High School 670th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Leon High School in the ranking list.)

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Leon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leon Independent School District (Isd) 368th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leon High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.97 445th 2252 80.2%
2022 88.06 160th 2254 92.9%
2023 45.33 1208th 2330 48.2%
2024 39.47 1406th 2361 40.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.41 480th 1592 69.8%
2023 28.32 1347th 1720 21.7%
2024 32.68 1242nd 1760 29.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.10 791st 1815 56.4%
2024 20.97 1702nd 1881 9.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.00 330th 2172 84.8%
2022 90.64 82nd 2220 96.3%
2023 43.74 1242nd 2251 44.8%
2024 33.22 1586th 2224 28.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.28 433rd 2151 79.9%
2022 85.20 209th 2221 90.6%
2023 41.40 1312th 2241 41.5%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.28 616th 1501 59.0%
2022 67.27 477th 1488 67.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.11 283rd 2118 86.6%
2022 84.72 147th 2182 93.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.14 438th 2168 79.8%
2022 85.37 209th 2228 90.6%
2023 49.31 1055th 2245 53.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.67 344th 2043 83.2%
2022 91.40 85th 2077 95.9%
2023 37.19 1384th 2116 34.6%
2024 33.89 1457th 2108 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.08 457th 1700 73.1%
2022 73.09 344th 1723 80.0%
2023 32.85 1305th 1749 25.4%
2024 25.43 1432nd 1724 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Leon High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.34 332nd 1427 76.7%
2005 72.61 312th 1429 78.2%
2006 62.24 609th 1430 57.4%
2007 68.14 474th 1497 68.3%
2008 60.83 663rd 1510 56.1%
2009 64.97 569th 1539 63.0%
2010 64.87 564th 1568 64.0%
2011 56.00 921st 1672 44.9%
2012 52.00 771st 1603 51.9%
2013 59.66 623rd 1652 62.3%
2014 63.76 556th 1734 67.9%
2015 43.42 1123rd 1743 35.6%
2016 34.76 1282nd 1762 27.2%
2017 48.67 794th 1777 55.3%
2018 47.35 856th 1797 52.4%
2019 61.84 574th 1857 69.1%
2021 76.53 285th 1861 84.7%
2022 61.69 566th 1876 69.8%
2023 69.01 453rd 1961 76.9%
2024 60.72 670th 1987 66.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.96 1074th 1113 3.5%
2019 26.47 888th 1136 21.8%
2021 52.41 384th 1195 67.9%
2022 64.17 245th 1278 80.8%
2023 23.21 1072nd 1371 21.8%
2024 38.29 758th 1435 47.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.50 1057th 1347 21.5%
2019 16.93 1305th 1357 3.8%
2021 86.60 85th 1382 93.8%
2022 71.14 203rd 1418 85.7%
2023 69.68 246th 1478 83.4%
2024 25.54 1266th 1547 18.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.62 1113th 1794 38.0%
2019 55.78 622nd 1818 65.8%
2021 73.45 254th 1848 86.3%
2022 54.92 630th 1847 65.9%
2023 69.46 343rd 1897 81.9%
2024 49.60 760th 1883 59.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.14 852nd 1781 52.2%
2019 69.61 406th 1798 77.4%
2021 78.92 228th 1815 87.4%
2022 62.22 556th 1841 69.8%
2023 66.34 501st 1891 73.5%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.22 237th 1137 79.2%
2019 41.14 884th 1145 22.8%
2021 73.17 233rd 1177 80.2%
2022 48.07 814th 1172 30.5%
2023 66.80 464th 1182 60.7%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.79 1075th 1784 39.7%
2019 54.22 605th 1810 66.6%
2021 66.02 369th 1829 79.8%
2022 56.45 517th 1837 71.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 1061st 1803 41.2%
2019 43.78 988th 1824 45.8%
2021 68.99 414th 1840 77.5%
2022 56.14 676th 1853 63.5%
2023 68.27 442nd 1913 76.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.70 1376th 1691 18.6%
2019 54.01 666th 1714 61.1%
2021 67.10 388th 1743 77.7%
2022 57.10 573rd 1762 67.5%
2023 62.82 492nd 1820 73.0%
2024 44.44 869th 1804 51.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Leon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.17 793rd 1539 48.5%
2019 51.95 699th 1526 54.2%
2021 64.28 433rd 1510 71.3%
2022 52.09 648th 1525 57.5%
2023 60.39 548th 1576 65.2%
2024 50.72 711th 1556 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Leon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 146 17 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1990 139 10 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1991 142 11 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1992 147 9 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 166
1993 146 5 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1994 156 11 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1995 166 9 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1996 166 9 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1997 189 8 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1998 193 9 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1999 192 6 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 187 8 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2001 192 11 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2002 170 17 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 170 17 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 164 15 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2005 167 15 1 34 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2006 168 13 3 39 2 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 160 8 2 41 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2008 173 13 1 42 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 166 11 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2010 158 13 5 45 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2011 146 10 7 55 0 0 1 0 219
2012 149 6 8 41 0 0 0 0 204
2013 139 4 6 42 1 0 2 0 194
2014 165 5 8 40 2 0 1 0 221
2015 174 4 7 42 1 0 1 0 229
2016 171 7 5 53 0 0 4 0 240
2017 154 3 5 51 0 0 2 0 215
2018 142 3 3 56 0 0 2 0 206
2019 144 1 4 57 0 0 4 0 210
2020 193 2 4 91 0 0 7 0 297
2021 192 2 5 115 0 0 1 0 315
2022 182 4 9 111 2 0 4 0 312
2023 205 3 9 115 6 0 7 0 345
2024 218 2 9 136 6 0 9 0 380

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Leon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 168 n/a n/a n/a
1990 154 15.0 10.2 n/a
1991 160 14.6 10.9 n/a
1992 166 14.8 11.2 23.5
1993 161 16.0 10.1 22.4
1994 176 16.4 10.7 22.2
1995 195 19.1 10.2 22.1
1996 195 19.1 10.2 22.1
1997 210 21.1 10.0 17.1
1998 217 21.9 9.9 17.1
1999 212 18.1 11.7 21.2
2000 212 19.8 10.7 18.9
2001 218 21.2 10.3 20.2
2002 214 24.9 8.6 29
2003 214 24.9 8.6 29
2004 212 20.2 10.5 32.5
2005 218 21.8 10.0 34.9
2006 225 22.0 10.2 36.4
2007 213 23.3 9.1 35.2
2008 230 22.7 10.1 39.1
2009 222 22.2 10.0 39.6
2010 221 23.6 9.3 36.7
2011 219 22.1 9.8 43.4
2012 204 21.7 9.3 44.6
2013 194 24.4 7.9 41.8
2014 221 26.9 8.2 40.7
2015 229 28.0 8.1 38
2016 240 27.0 8.8 44.2
2017 215 29.4 7.3 43.7
2018 206 26.3 7.8 42.7
2019 210 23.9 8.7 47.1
2020 297 33.0 8.9 46.1
2021 315 30.0 10.5 51.7
2022 312 29.5 10.5 53.8
2023 345 27.9 12.3 53.6
2024 380 30.1 12.5 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Leon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 168 n/a n/a n/a
1990 154 15.0 10.2 n/a
1991 160 14.6 10.9 n/a
1992 166 14.8 11.2 23.5
1993 161 16.0 10.1 22.4
1994 176 16.4 10.7 22.2
1995 195 19.1 10.2 22.1
1996 195 19.1 10.2 22.1
1997 210 21.1 10.0 17.1
1998 217 21.9 9.9 17.1
1999 212 18.1 11.7 21.2
2000 212 19.8 10.7 18.9
2001 218 21.2 10.3 20.2
2002 214 24.9 8.6 29
2003 214 24.9 8.6 29
2004 212 20.2 10.5 32.5
2005 218 21.8 10.0 34.9
2006 225 22.0 10.2 36.4
2007 213 23.3 9.1 35.2
2008 230 22.7 10.1 39.1
2009 222 22.2 10.0 39.6
2010 221 23.6 9.3 36.7
2011 219 22.1 9.8 43.4
2012 204 21.7 9.3 44.6
2013 194 24.4 7.9 41.8
2014 221 26.9 8.2 40.7
2015 229 28.0 8.1 38
2016 240 27.0 8.8 44.2
2017 215 29.4 7.3 43.7
2018 206 26.3 7.8 42.7
2019 210 23.9 8.7 47.1
2020 297 33.0 8.9 46.1
2021 315 30.0 10.5 51.7
2022 312 29.5 10.5 53.8
2023 345 27.9 12.3 53.6
2024 380 30.1 12.5 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Leon High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $545 (3.5%) $15,101 (96.5%) $15,647
2020 $491 (3.4%) $13,772 (96.6%) $14,263
2021 $760 (5.8%) $12,361 (94.2%) $13,121

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leon High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 574th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 453rd of 1961 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Leon High School)4467
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Leon Independent School District (Isd))5767
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Leon High School)6977
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Leon Independent School District (Isd))6977
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Leon High School)6669
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Leon Independent School District (Isd))6669
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Leon High School)5861
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Leon Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Leon High School)7778
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Leon Independent School District (Isd))7778
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students210345
 64.3%
African American13
 200%
American Indian06
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic57115
 101.8%
Pacific Islander00
White144205
 42.4%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%53.6%
 6.5%


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Students at Leon High School are 57% White, 36% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Leon High School.

Leon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Leon Elementary

Leon High School ranks 670th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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