Southeastern School serves 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Southeastern School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeastern School's student population of 830 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
830 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Southeastern School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Southeastern School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
23%
9%

Black
3%
32%

White
74%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeastern School's ranking?
Southeastern School is ranked #656 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeastern School?
The graduation rate of Southeastern School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southeastern School?
830 students attend Southeastern School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Southeastern School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeastern School?
Southeastern School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southeastern School offer ?
Southeastern School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Southeastern School part of?
Southeastern School is part of Blount County School District.
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