Southeast High School

Summary:

Southeast High School is a public high school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 487 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Kansas City 33 school district, which is ranked 338 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Southeast High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri high schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southeast High School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with only 6.6% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 41.5% statewide and 23.7% in the Kansas City 33 district. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, at 86.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of around 90%. Additionally, Southeast High School has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 84.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state and district averages. These challenges are likely tied to the school's student population, which is predominantly from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.38% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Southeast High School to other nearby schools in the Kansas City 33 district, such as Central High School and Paseo Academy of Performing Arts, Southeast High School consistently underperforms on key metrics like academic achievement, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Despite being a long-standing high school in the district, Southeast High School has not shown significant improvement in its performance over the past decade, remaining in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri high schools. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors that contribute to the school's challenges may be crucial for driving meaningful improvements in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3500 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64132-1212

(816) 418-1075

District: Kansas City 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
363^rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,844

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 531

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.1%

Hispanic:

7.5%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southeast High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Southeast High School ranks worse than 96% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southeast 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 (85.1%), Hispanic (7.5%), White (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeast High School is 15.8. 4 high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southeast High School employs 33.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeast High School is $18,844, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 high schools in the Kansas City 33 School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Southeast High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast High School 363^rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Southeast High School in the ranking list.)

Kansas City 33:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 33 338^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southeast High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	18.26	572^nd	625	8.5%
2013	3.85	630^th	649	2.9%
2014	4.34	614^th	633	3.0%
2015	2.81	583^rd	585	0.3%
2016	1.31	435^th	435	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southeast High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	12.71	487^th	528	7.8%
2012	1.93	512^th	522	1.9%
2013	2.38	508^th	523	2.9%
2014	4.28	497^th	521	4.6%
2015	3.74	486^th	504	3.6%
2016	2.00	389^th	401	3.0%
2019	2.89	450^th	460	2.2%
2021	5.60	344^th	358	3.9%
2022	7.96	338^th	361	6.4%
2023	4.48	335^th	352	4.8%
2024	5.61	363^rd	378	4.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	5.90	360^th	368	2.2%
2021	15.80	239^th	255	6.3%
2022	26.16	201^st	250	19.6%
2023	13.04	256^th	268	4.5%
2024	15.80	249^th	274	9.1%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.76	90^th	95	5.3%
2019	16.22	86^th	103	16.5%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	15.17	93^rd	106	12.3%
2021	22.75	89^th	96	7.3%
2022	33.75	82^nd	105	21.9%
2023	39.64	58^th	99	41.4%
2024	26.76	89^th	105	15.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Southeast High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	1	77	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	78
2010	0	283	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	286
2011	1	377	0	4	0	0	0	382
2012	10	373	1	4	1	0	0	389
2013	5	639	2	3	0	0	1	650
2014	5	424	6	2	0	0	1	438
2015	5	389	3	5	1	0	0	403
2016	7	362	2	4	0	0	1	376
2017	19	654	7	12	2	0	6	700
2018	14	547	5	16	0	0	6	588
2019	15	508	0	24	0	2	7	556
2020	16	518	1	27	2	6	7	577
2021	15	468	1	30	2	6	6	528
2022	20	402	0	29	1	9	6	467
2023	20	411	0	38	1	9	8	487
2024	16	452	0	40	3	6	14	531

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 Southeast High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	78	8.0	9.8	80.8
2010	286	22.8	12.5	72.4
2011	382	26.0	14.6	9.4
2012	389	23.8	16.3	73.8
2013	650	36.5	17.8	0
2014	438	31.6	13.8	81.1
2015	403	28.0	14.3	100
2016	376	26.0	14.4	99.2
2017	700	41.2	16.9	99.9
2018	588	41.6	14.1	99.8
2019	556	34.1	16.2	99.5
2020	577	36.0	16.0	99.5
2021	528	36.7	14.3	99.4
2022	467	26.5	17.6	99.4
2023	487	35.0	13.9	99.4
2024	531	33.4	15.8	100

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 Southeast High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	78	8.0	9.8	80.8
2010	286	22.8	12.5	72.4
2011	382	26.0	14.6	9.4
2012	389	23.8	16.3	73.8
2013	650	36.5	17.8	0
2014	438	31.6	13.8	81.1
2015	403	28.0	14.3	100
2016	376	26.0	14.4	99.2
2017	700	41.2	16.9	99.9
2018	588	41.6	14.1	99.8
2019	556	34.1	16.2	99.5
2020	577	36.0	16.0	99.5
2021	528	36.7	14.3	99.4
2022	467	26.5	17.6	99.4
2023	487	35.0	13.9	99.4
2024	531	33.4	15.8	100

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 Southeast High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,194 (7.9%)	$13,954 (92.1%)	$15,148
2020	$1,422 (9.4%)	$13,672 (90.6%)	$15,094
2021	$1,763 (10.6%)	$14,843 (89.4%)	$16,606
2022	$3,341 (17.7%)	$15,502 (82.3%)	$18,844

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 450^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 335^th of 352 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Southeast High School)	2.7	2.6	0.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Kansas City 33)	19.8	19.2	0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Southeast High School)	7.9	5.7	2.2%
End of Course Biology I (Kansas City 33)	9.2	18.1	8.9%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Southeast High School)	24.3	18.6	5.7%
End of Course English II (Kansas City 33)	32.4	28.4	4%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	556	487	12.4%
African American	508	411	19.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	24	38	58.3%
Pacific Islander	2	9	350%
White	15	20	33.3%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.5%	99.4%	0.1%

Schools Near Southeast High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southeast High School	Public	9-12	3500 E Meyer Blvd	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-1075	531	33	15.8	100.0%	16 (3.0%)	452 (85.1%)	40 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.1%)	14 (2.6%)	5.6	363^rd of 378 public high schools	4.0%		4.5	335^th of 352 public high schools	4.8%	28						6.6	2.5	16.9		8.5	$18,844	$3,341	$15,503
Ewing Marion Kauffman High	Public, Charter	9-12	6401 Paseo Boulevard	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Ewing Marion Kauffman School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-5660	399	35	11.5	75.7%	6 (1.5%)	313 (78.4%)	49 (12.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	34.5	237^th of 378 public high schools	37.3%		41.6	180^th of 352 public high schools	48.9%	57						39.6	25.1			27.1	$17,667	$2,690	$14,977
Hogan Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1331 E. Meyer Blvd.	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-3464	324	32	10.2	100.3%	4 (1.2%)	299 (92.3%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	4.5	372^nd of 378 public high schools	1.6%		3.8	342^nd of 352 public high schools	2.8%	30						3.1	4.4			3.8	$14,666	$4,418	$10,248
University Academy-Upper	Public, Charter	9-12	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-5930	209	17	12.1	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	200 (95.7%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$15,475	$2,193	$13,282
Frontier School Of Excellence-U	Public, Charter	9-12	5605 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	168	20	8.5	100.0%	6 (3.6%)	77 (45.8%)	83 (49.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	39.7	216^th of 378 public high schools	42.9%		14.5	307^th of 352 public high schools	12.8%	91						43.0	23.2				$17,439	$4,186	$13,253
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	7-12	4747 Flora Ave	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-3525	677	60	11.3	100.0%	68 (10.0%)	322 (47.6%)	255 (37.7%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	14 (2.1%)	16	324^th of 378 public high schools	14.3%		13.3	312^th of 352 public high schools	11.4%	12	20.4	16.9	15.3	11.3	30.4	16.6	16.0		42.0		$18,946	$3,790	$15,156
Center Alternative	Public	7-12	8434 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	No	(816) 349-3662	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Center Senior High	Public	9-12	8715 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 349-3330	695	57	12.0	64.2%	112 (16.1%)	448 (64.5%)	80 (11.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.8%)	29.2	266^th of 378 public high schools	29.6%		14.9	305^th of 352 public high schools	13.4%	39						28.1	24.2				$18,019	$2,815	$15,204
DeLaSalle Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3737 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-4445	206	11	18.8	98.5%	5 (2.4%)	189 (91.7%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	3.4	377^th of 378 public high schools	0.3%		2.1	352^nd of 352 public high schools	0.0%	25								11.4		6.1	$18,060	$4,252	$13,808
Allen Village High School	Public, Charter	9-12	706 West 42nd Street	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	133	11	12.4	87.2%	4 (3.0%)	30 (22.6%)	94 (70.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)						28.0					$19,164	$1,648	$17,516

Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast High School

How many students attend Southeast High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 531 students attended Southeast High School.

What schools feed into Southeast High School?

Southeast High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : B. Banneker Elementary
Elementary : Hale Cook Elementary
Elementary : John T. Hartman Elementary

Is Southeast High School a good school?

Southeast High School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Missouri high schools.

What district is Southeast High School in?

Kansas City 33

What is the racial makeup of Southeast High School?

Students at Southeast High School are 85% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

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