Springfield Southeast High School is a public high school located in Springfield, Illinois. It is the youngest high school serving Springfield Public Schools District 186, the oldest and second oldest being Springfield High School and Lanphier High School respectively.
Serving 1,229 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Springfield Southeast High School's student population of 1,229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Springfield Southeast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Springfield Southeast High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3020 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
54%
16%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
23%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Springfield Southeast High School's ranking?
Springfield Southeast High School is ranked #3020 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Springfield Southeast High School often compared to?
Springfield Southeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield High School, Lanphier 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 27% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield Southeast High School?
The graduation rate of Springfield Southeast High School is 60%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Springfield Southeast High School?
1,229 students attend Springfield Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Springfield Southeast High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Springfield Southeast High School?
Springfield Southeast High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Springfield Southeast High School offer ?
Springfield Southeast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Springfield Southeast High School part of?
Springfield Southeast High School is part of Springfield SD 186 School District.
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