Serving 498 students in grades 9-12, Southeast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for African Cent College Prep Acad encompasses the entire school district in Kansas City, MO, covering approximately 67.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.5 miles and the furthest edge located 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast High School's student population of 498 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Together, We Rise'
School Rankings
Southeast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1954 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast High School's ranking?
Southeast High School is ranked #1954 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Southeast High School often compared to?
Southeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guadalupe Centers High School, Allen Village High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Southeast High School?
498 students attend Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Southeast High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast High School?
Southeast High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southeast High School offer ?
Southeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast High School part of?
Southeast High School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
In what neighborhood is Southeast High School located?
Southeast High School is located in the East Community Team North neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in East Community Team North.
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