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Springfield Southeast High Sch

High School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL

A Springfield Sd 186 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2350 E Ash St, Springfield, IL 62703

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 14% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness4.3Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation14.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$21,554
Chronic Absenteeism59%

Students at Springfield Southeast High Sch score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Springfield Southeast High Sch 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,845/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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

$44,580

Median home value

$93,100

Median rent

$971/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

27%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·23 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–122.6 mi1,446Compare →
Edwin a Lee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–122.9 mi196Compare →
Lanphier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–122.9 mi1,084Compare →
Sacred Heart Griffin High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4private9–123.2 mi510Compare →

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.

Springfield Sd 186

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#16 of 31
District spending per student
$21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springfield Southeast High Sch is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springfield Southeast High Sch

Springfield Southeast High Sch is a public high school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 1,189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,454 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield Southeast High Sch

What grades does Springfield Southeast High Sch serve?

Springfield Southeast High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Springfield Southeast High Sch?

Springfield Southeast High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Southeast High Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Southeast High Sch is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springfield Southeast High Sch rank in IL?

Springfield Southeast High Sch ranks #2,454 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Springfield Southeast High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield Southeast High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Springfield Southeast High Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Southeast High Sch has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Springfield Southeast High Sch a charter school?

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

Is Springfield Southeast High Sch a Title I school?

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

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

66.2% of students at Springfield Southeast High Sch 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sangamon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.0%
Area population (ZIP 62703)
28,820
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
38.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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.
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 62703; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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