Lanphier High School vs. Springfield Southeast High School
Should I attend Lanphier High School or Springfield Southeast High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lanphier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Springfield Southeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,173 students in grades 9-12, Lanphier High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,268 students in grades 9-12, Springfield Southeast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,173 students
1,268 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2723 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1938 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
73%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
470
480
Grade 10 Students
242
312
Grade 11 Students
269
279
Grade 12 Students
192
197
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
39%
53%
% White
44%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
23%