Southeast High School

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Southeast High School ranks 196 th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southeast High School is a public high school serving 854 students in grades 9-12 in the Oklahoma City school district. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, making up 81.85% of the student body, and a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 94.15% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite spending $9,992 per student, which is higher than the state average, Douglass High School, just 4.77 miles away, has much higher proficiency rates in core subjects. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 27.6% of 11th-grade students at Southeast High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 14.3% in Mathematics, and 18.8% in Science, significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 84th out of 449 high schools in 2014-2015 to 196th out of 439 high schools in 2022-2023.

The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the large proportion of Hispanic and English Language Learner students at Southeast High School may be contributing factors to the school's academic struggles. Targeted support and interventions tailored to the specific needs of these student populations, as well as ensuring equitable distribution of resources and exploring additional funding opportunities, could be crucial in improving the school's performance and addressing the challenges it faces.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5401 South Shields Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73129-3129

(405) 587-9600

District: Oklahoma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 439 Oklahoma High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,475

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 854

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.9%

White:

6.6%

African American:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southeast High School ranks better than 55.4% of high schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks 2^nd among 10 ranked high schools in the Oklahoma City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.73. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.9%), White (6.6%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeast High School is 16.9. 8 high schools in the Oklahoma City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Southeast High School employs 50.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeast High School is $12,475. 5 high schools in the Oklahoma City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southeast High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast High School 196^th of 439 Oklahoma public high schools. (See Southeast High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Southeast High School

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Rank History for all students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2009	68.86	124^th	428	71.0%
2010	54.99	204^th	431	52.7%
2011	61.09	158^th	424	62.7%
2015	77.32	84^th	449	81.3%
2016	61.45	85^th	251	66.1%
2017	25.11	165^th	197	16.2%
2021	17.57	275^th	307	10.4%
2022	59.06	123^rd	350	64.9%
2023	52.73	196^th	439	55.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.03	2^nd	7	71.4%
2023	75.21	11^th	67	83.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.35	115^th	184	37.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2021	32.98	135^th	187	27.8%
2022	75.87	33^rd	201	83.6%
2023	64.74	107^th	380	71.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.95	185^th	353	47.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.07	139^th	355	60.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	12.67	23^rd	26	11.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile
2021	33.86	45^th	65	30.8%
2022	75.31	10^th	66	84.8%
2023	61.34	39^th	129	69.8%

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Rank History for White students at Southeast High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.21	69^th	350	80.3%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State 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: Oklahoma State Department of 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
1995	382	200	12	95	46	n/a	n/a	735
1996	382	200	12	95	46	n/a	n/a	735
1997	415	222	15	117	58	n/a	n/a	827
1998	393	218	14	116	57	n/a	n/a	798
1999	339	222	21	109	60	n/a	n/a	751
2000	355	239	22	113	62	n/a	n/a	791
2001	347	244	19	118	51	n/a	n/a	779
2002	299	273	19	162	40	n/a	n/a	793
2003	299	273	19	162	40	n/a	n/a	793
2004	257	237	17	220	38	n/a	n/a	769
2005	236	253	19	234	36	n/a	n/a	778
2006	206	166	17	246	33	n/a	n/a	668
2007	183	151	23	283	42	n/a	n/a	682
2008	168	141	25	313	44	n/a	n/a	691
2009	166	132	24	343	51	n/a	n/a	716
2010	158	122	21	362	43	n/a	n/a	706
2011	150	105	21	393	32	0	0	701
2012	137	103	20	410	28	0	0	698
2013	128	96	13	438	21	0	1	697
2014	114	113	6	447	24	1	2	707
2015	121	104	8	486	32	1	5	757
2016	109	109	9	483	30	0	7	747
2017	93	96	9	480	31	0	9	718
2018	89	82	13	494	22	0	11	711
2019	80	87	12	521	17	0	15	732
2020	78	66	15	581	16	1	13	770
2021	77	54	18	648	11	1	18	827
2022	67	52	21	698	11	1	16	866
2023	56	48	21	699	9	3	18	854

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
1995	735	45.7	16.1	45.4
1996	735	45.7	16.1	45.4
1997	827	48.0	17.2	43.7
1998	798	48.3	16.5	45.2
1999	751	46.5	16.2	60.3
2000	791	47.5	16.7	53.6
2001	779	47.2	16.5	51.5
2002	793	52.7	15.0	64.8
2003	793	52.7	15.0	64.8
2004	769	46.5	16.5	72
2005	778	46.7	16.7	66.5
2006	668	40.8	16.4	77.7
2007	682	37.0	18.4	82.4
2008	691	39.3	17.6	87.7
2009	716	39.8	18.0	89.1
2010	706	41.8	16.8	87.5
2011	701	40.2	17.4	91.3
2012	698	40.0	17.4	91
2013	697	39.9	17.4	87.5
2014	707	40.4	17.5	86.8
2015	757	41.0	18.4	78.6
2016	747	44.0	16.9	86.3
2017	718	43.4	16.5	85.9
2018	711	39.3	18.0	100
2019	732	39.2	18.6	91
2020	770	43.5	17.6	91.4
2021	827	47.6	17.3	89.5
2022	866	48.6	17.8	92.5
2023	854	50.4	16.9	94.1

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
1995	735	45.7	16.1	45.4
1996	735	45.7	16.1	45.4
1997	827	48.0	17.2	43.7
1998	798	48.3	16.5	45.2
1999	751	46.5	16.2	60.3
2000	791	47.5	16.7	53.6
2001	779	47.2	16.5	51.5
2002	793	52.7	15.0	64.8
2003	793	52.7	15.0	64.8
2004	769	46.5	16.5	72
2005	778	46.7	16.7	66.5
2006	668	40.8	16.4	77.7
2007	682	37.0	18.4	82.4
2008	691	39.3	17.6	87.7
2009	716	39.8	18.0	89.1
2010	706	41.8	16.8	87.5
2011	701	40.2	17.4	91.3
2012	698	40.0	17.4	91
2013	697	39.9	17.4	87.5
2014	707	40.4	17.5	86.8
2015	757	41.0	18.4	78.6
2016	747	44.0	16.9	86.3
2017	718	43.4	16.5	85.9
2018	711	39.3	18.0	100
2019	732	39.2	18.6	91
2020	770	43.5	17.6	91.4
2021	827	47.6	17.3	89.5
2022	866	48.6	17.8	92.5
2023	854	50.4	16.9	94.1

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	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,992
2020	$10,180
2021	$11,899
2022	$11,817
2023	$12,475

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	732	854	16.7%
African American	87	48	44.8%
American Indian	17	9	47.1%
Asian	12	21	75%
Hispanic	521	699	34.2%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	80	56	30%
Two or More Races	15	18	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91%	94.1%	3.2%

Schools Near Southeast High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CCRA English Language Arts (2023)	CCRA Mathematics (2023)	CCRA Science (2023)	CCRA U.S. History (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CCRA English Language Arts 11th Grade	CCRA Mathematics 11th Grade	CCRA Science 11th Grade	CCRA U.S. History 11th Grade	Total
Southeast High School	Public	9-12	5401 South Shields Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-9600	854	50	16.9	94.1%	56 (6.6%)	48 (5.6%)	699 (81.9%)	21 (2.5%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.1%)	52.7	196^th of 439 public high schools	55.4%		59.1	123^rd of 350 public high schools	64.9%	73	27.6	14.3	18.8	56.9	$12,475
Capitol Hill High School	Public	9-12	500 SW 36th Street	Oklahoma City	73109	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-9000	1,455	95	15.3	98.6%	111 (7.6%)	159 (10.9%)	1,077 (74.0%)	8 (0.5%)	40 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (4.0%)	6.6	429^th of 439 public high schools	2.3%		4	348^th of 350 public high schools	0.6%	81	7.8	2.5	3.9	6.7	$11,864
Santa Fe South High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6921 Plaza Mayor Blvd	Oklahoma City	73149	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 631-6100	1,121	56	20.1	94.4%	18 (1.6%)	6 (0.5%)	1,075 (95.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.7%)	9.4	416^th of 439 public high schools	5.2%		7	339^th of 350 public high schools	3.1%	77	8.3	2.4	5.9	19.8	$15,535
U. S. Grant High School	Public	9-12	5016 South Pennsylvania Avenue	Oklahoma City	73119	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2200	1,594	97	16.3	98.1%	77 (4.8%)	160 (10.0%)	1,239 (77.7%)	5 (0.3%)	39 (2.4%)	7 (0.4%)	67 (4.2%)	9	420^th of 439 public high schools	4.3%		4.6	344^th of 350 public high schools	1.7%	76	10.1	2.4	5.6	17.4	$12,018
Crooked Oak High School	Public	9-12	1901 Southeast 15th Street	Oklahoma City	73129	Oklahoma County	Crooked Oak	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 677-3452	356	21	16.6	94.7%	26 (7.3%)	45 (12.6%)	267 (75.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.7%)	20.5	368^th of 439 public high schools	16.2%		15	321^st of 350 public high schools	8.3%	47	13.7	0.0	0.0	45.2	$13,530
Santa Fe S Pathways Mid Colleg	Public, Charter	9-12	OCCC 7777 S May Ave	Oklahoma City	73159	Oklahoma County	Santa Fe South (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 682-7840	283	15	18.7	90.1%	14 (4.9%)	4 (1.4%)	256 (90.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	89.6	25^th of 439 public high schools	94.3%		77.6	54^th of 350 public high schools	84.6%	29	49.3	28.8	45.2	57.5	$7,550
Emerson Alternative Education (Hs)	Public	9-12	715 North Walker Avenue	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7900	530	54	9.8	87.0%	87 (16.4%)	156 (29.4%)	220 (41.5%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.8%)	4 (0.8%)	41 (7.7%)	4.1	438^th of 439 public high schools	0.2%		1.4	350^th of 350 public high schools	0.0%	88	1.4	0.7	0.0	5.6	$25,050
Del City High School	Public	9-12	1900 S Sunnylane Road	Del City	73115	Oklahoma County	Midwest City-Del City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 677-5777	1,158	64	18.0	67.0%	237 (20.5%)	473 (40.8%)	234 (20.2%)	22 (1.9%)	38 (3.3%)	7 (0.6%)	147 (12.7%)	15.4	391^st of 439 public high schools	10.9%		7.6	336^th of 350 public high schools	4.0%	55	16.4	4.2	9.1	24.9	$10,317
Douglass High School	Public	9-12	900 North Martin Luther King A	Oklahoma City	73117	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-4200	556	45	12.2	96.2%	37 (6.7%)	374 (67.3%)	81 (14.6%)	12 (2.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	43 (7.7%)	8.2	424^th of 439 public high schools	3.4%		7.3	338^th of 350 public high schools	3.4%	86	11.3	1.9	4.6	15.7	$19,540
Westmoore High School	Public	9-12	12613 South Western Avenue	Oklahoma City	73170	Cleveland County	Moore	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 735-4800	2,596	126	20.6	37.7%	980 (37.8%)	226 (8.7%)	597 (23.0%)	273 (10.5%)	103 (4.0%)	9 (0.3%)	408 (15.7%)	77.6	71^st of 439 public high schools	83.8%		80.6	43^rd of 350 public high schools	87.7%	28	51.1	24.0	22.2	56.8	$8,327

Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast High School

What is the racial makeup of Southeast High School?

Students at Southeast High School are 82% Hispanic, 7% White, 6% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Southeast High School a good school?

Southeast High School ranks 196^th of 439 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southeast High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 854 students attended Southeast High School.

What district is Southeast High School in?

Oklahoma City

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