South East High School is a comprehensive four-year high school located in the southeast area of South Gate, California. The school is located in the Los Angeles Unified School District and serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 1,990 students in grades 9-12, South East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,990 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South East High serves the southeastern part of South Gate, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest edge reaching up to 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South East High School's student population of 1,990 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,990 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
South East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South East High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5809 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South East High School's ranking?
South East High School is ranked #5809 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South East High School often compared to?
South East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Gate Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South East High School?
The graduation rate of South East High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend South East High School?
1,990 students attend South East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South East High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South East High School?
South East High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South East High School offer ?
South East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South East High School part of?
South East High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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