Southeastern High School

Summary:

Southeastern High School is a public magnet high school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 644 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southeastern High School faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population, consistently poor academic performance, low graduation rates, and high chronic absenteeism. The school's 11th-grade students scored only 7.7% proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 14% for the district and 37.5% for the state. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 85.7% to 90.9% over the past five years, lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been as high as 14.2% in the 2022-2023 school year. Chronic absenteeism has also been a significant issue, reaching 85.6% in the 2021-2022 school year.

Southeastern High School's performance lags behind nearby schools, such as Martin Luther King Junior Senior High School, East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney, and Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly, on various metrics. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $18,886 in the 2022-2023 school year, there is little evidence of significant improvement over the years. The school's predominantly African American student population and high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to the challenges it faces, and targeted interventions and support programs could be beneficial in addressing the unique needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

3030 Fairview St
Detroit, MI 48214-2294

(313) 866-4500

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
731^st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,886

Feeder schools for Southeastern High School:

Elementary:	Garvey Academy
	Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School
	Nichols ElementaryMiddle School
	Spain ElementaryMiddle School
Middle:	Blackwell Institute

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 644

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.7%

White:

1.2%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southeastern High School ranks worse than 98.4% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 12^th among 15 ranked high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southeastern High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.7%), White (1.2%), Hispanic (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeastern High School is 20.3. 21 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southeastern High School employs 31.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeastern High School is $18,886. 19 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southeastern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeastern High School 731^st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Southeastern High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southeastern High School

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Rank History for all students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	2.60	656^th	666	1.5%
2023	3.01	728^th	735	1.0%
2024	3.77	731^st	743	1.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	3.27	524^th	532	1.5%
2023	3.11	610^th	614	0.7%
2024	4.59	644^th	654	1.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.47	606^th	611	0.8%
2024	4.23	605^th	619	2.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.57	611^th	611	0.0%
2024	1.55	633^rd	633	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	13.13	133^rd	147	9.5%
2023	11.00	165^th	170	2.9%
2024	13.74	179^th	188	4.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southeastern High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	0	160	0	0	0	0	160
2019	0	153	0	0	0	0	153
2020	0	210	0	0	0	0	210
2021	1	427	1	2	0	0	431
2022	5	549	1	0	0	1	556
2023	8	629	2	3	1	1	644

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 Southeastern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	160	14.1	11.3	80
2019	153	14.0	10.9	85.6
2020	210	11.0	19.0	83.3
2021	431	17.5	24.5	82.4
2022	556	27.4	20.2	82.7
2023	644	31.7	20.3	87.3

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 Southeastern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	160	14.1	11.3	80
2019	153	14.0	10.9	85.6
2020	210	11.0	19.0	83.3
2021	431	17.5	24.5	82.4
2022	556	27.4	20.2	82.7
2023	644	31.7	20.3	87.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southeastern High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,496 (13.0%)	$16,737 (87.0%)	$19,233
2020	$2,079 (12.5%)	$14,548 (87.5%)	$16,627
2021	$2,034 (14.4%)	$12,136 (85.6%)	$14,170
2022	$6,834 (35.0%)	$12,667 (65.0%)	$19,501
2023	$5,502 (29.1%)	$13,384 (70.9%)	$18,886

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeastern High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 656^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 728^th of 735 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Southeastern High School)	11.8	3.7	8.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	17.7	15.4	2.3%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Southeastern High School)	14.3	11.5	2.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Detroit Public Schools Community District)	28.5	32.9	4.4%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	153	644	320.9%
African American	153	629	311.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	8
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.6%	87.3%	1.6%

Schools Near Southeastern High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Southeastern High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3030 Fairview St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 866-4500	644	32	20.3	87.3%	8 (1.2%)	629 (97.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3.8	731^st of 743 public high schools	1.6%	3	728^th of 735 public high schools	1.0%	3	10.9		7.7	5.4	$18,886	$5,502	$13,384
Pathways Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	11340 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Pathways Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 209-3803	119	4	29.7	99.2%	2 (1.7%)	114 (95.8%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)					$18,468	$1,721	$16,747
The Services Learning Academy East	Public, Charter	9-12	5555 Conner St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Services YouthBuild Learning Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 945-5200	73	1	73.0	75.3%	0 (0.0%)	73 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)					$4,300	$201	$4,099
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly	Public	9-12	900 Dickerson St	Detroit	48215	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 822-8820	134	13	10.3	88.1%	1 (0.7%)	131 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)					$32,818	$9,269	$23,549
Golightly Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	900 Dickerson St	Detroit	48215	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 822-8820	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Capstone Academy Charter SchoolRiverbend	Public, Charter	6-12	13330 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48215	Wayne County	Capstone Academy Charter School (SDA)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(313) 823-6013	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Covenant High School East	Public, Charter	9-12	9100 Gratiot Ave	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Covenant Schools Detroit	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 267-4315	196	6	31.1	93.4%	1 (0.5%)	193 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)							(n/a)					$15,768	$1,406	$14,363
Martin Luther King Junior Senior High School	Public	9-12	3200 E Lafayette St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7373	821	39	20.8	72.7%	0 (0.0%)	819 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7.8	688^th of 743 public high schools	7.4%	6.1	696^th of 735 public high schools	5.3%	8	22.1	6.0	12.2	9.6	$19,979	$7,528	$12,451
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	2664 Franklin St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 393-9166	468	28	16.4	77.8%	3 (0.6%)	454 (97.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	10.6	663^rd of 743 public high schools	10.8%	7.3	684^th of 735 public high schools	6.9%	21	22.6		17.3	11.5	$13,204	$2,789	$10,415
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3402 Saint Aubin St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 877-9381	405	14	28.7	67.9%	0 (0.0%)	385 (95.1%)	12 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	31.7	497^th of 743 public high schools	33.1%	28.3	529^th of 735 public high schools	28.0%	32	43.8	7.9	28.1	31.5	$11,354	$2,684	$8,670

Frequently Asked Questions about Southeastern High School

Is Southeastern High School a good school?

Southeastern High School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Southeastern High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Southeastern High School.

What is the racial makeup of Southeastern High School?

Students at Southeastern High School are 98% African American, 1% White.

What schools feed into Southeastern High School?

Southeastern High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Garvey Academy
Elementary : Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School
Elementary : Nichols ElementaryMiddle School
Elementary : Spain ElementaryMiddle School
Middle : Blackwell Institute

What district is Southeastern High School in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southeastern High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3030 Fairview St	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 866-4500	644	32	20.3	87.3%	8 (1.2%)	629 (97.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3.8	731^st of 743 public high schools	1.6%		3	728^th of 735 public high schools	1.0%	3	10.9		7.7	5.4	$18,886	$5,502	$13,384
Pathways Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	11340 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48214	Wayne County	Pathways Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 209-3803	119	4	29.7	99.2%	2 (1.7%)	114 (95.8%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$18,468	$1,721	$16,747
The Services Learning Academy East	Public, Charter	9-12	5555 Conner St	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Services YouthBuild Learning Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(313) 945-5200	73	1	73.0	75.3%	0 (0.0%)	73 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$4,300	$201	$4,099
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly	Public	9-12	900 Dickerson St	Detroit	48215	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 822-8820	134	13	10.3	88.1%	1 (0.7%)	131 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$32,818	$9,269	$23,549
Golightly Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	900 Dickerson St	Detroit	48215	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 822-8820	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Capstone Academy Charter SchoolRiverbend	Public, Charter	6-12	13330 E Jefferson Ave	Detroit	48215	Wayne County	Capstone Academy Charter School (SDA)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(313) 823-6013	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Covenant High School East	Public, Charter	9-12	9100 Gratiot Ave	Detroit	48213	Wayne County	Covenant Schools Detroit	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 267-4315	196	6	31.1	93.4%	1 (0.5%)	193 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)					$15,768	$1,406	$14,363
Martin Luther King Junior Senior High School	Public	9-12	3200 E Lafayette St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-7373	821	39	20.8	72.7%	0 (0.0%)	819 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7.8	688^th of 743 public high schools	7.4%		6.1	696^th of 735 public high schools	5.3%	8	22.1	6.0	12.2	9.6	$19,979	$7,528	$12,451
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	2664 Franklin St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 393-9166	468	28	16.4	77.8%	3 (0.6%)	454 (97.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	10.6	663^rd of 743 public high schools	10.8%		7.3	684^th of 735 public high schools	6.9%	21	22.6		17.3	11.5	$13,204	$2,789	$10,415
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3402 Saint Aubin St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 877-9381	405	14	28.7	67.9%	0 (0.0%)	385 (95.1%)	12 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	31.7	497^th of 743 public high schools	33.1%		28.3	529^th of 735 public high schools	28.0%	32	43.8	7.9	28.1	31.5	$11,354	$2,684	$8,670