Southeast High School is a high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that opened in 1950. The school closed in 1990 but was reopened and remodeled in 1994 as a magnet school with an emphasis on four new technology programs.
Serving 860 students in grades 9-12, Southeast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southeast High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Oklahoma City, OK, encompassing approximately 134.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southeast High School's student population of 860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Motto
Every student will graduate ready to fulfill their unique purpose.
School Rankings
Southeast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast High School's ranking?
Southeast High School is ranked #870 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Southeast High School often compared to?
Southeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Southeast High School?
860 students attend Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Southeast High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast High School?
Southeast High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
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 Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Southeast High School located?
Southeast High School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
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