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#3161 of 3,778 schools in FL

Southeast High School

High School · Manatee · Bradenton, FL

A Manatee high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1200 37TH AVE E, Bradenton, FL 34208

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 33% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-15.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation16.5%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$11,381
Chronic Absenteeism54.9%

Students at Southeast High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
47%
2013
ELA
41%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2024
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Southeast High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,318/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradenton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,899

Median home value

$303,600

Median rent

$1,409/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
16.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·115 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Ave Maria University Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private2–121.0 mi69Compare →
Gulfcoast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.3 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Manatee

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#65 of 71
District spending per student
$11,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Southeast High School is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Southeast High School

Southeast High School is a public high school in Bradenton, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 1,641 students in grades 8th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,161 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southeast High School

What grades does Southeast High School serve?

Southeast High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Southeast High School?

Southeast High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,641 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southeast High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southeast High School rank in FL?

Southeast High School ranks #3,161 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Southeast High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southeast High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Southeast High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Southeast High School a charter school?

No, Southeast High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Southeast High School a Title I school?

No, Southeast High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeast High School?

65.4% of students at Southeast High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
1,641
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Manatee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.9%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 34208)
43,779
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
37.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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