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#1965 of 3,192 schools in MI
Southeastern High School
High School · Detroit Public Schools Community District
3030 Fairview Street, Detroit, MI 48214
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
5.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
5.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#1,965 of 3,192
In Detroit
#113 of 178
public schools
In district
#87 of 99
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Southeastern High School
Southeastern High School is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. Southeastern High School serves approximately 636 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Southeastern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,965 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Structured state assessment records for Southeastern High School show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- MI avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Southeastern High School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
72% of students at Southeastern High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Southeastern High School — Students at Southeastern High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MI EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Southeastern High School Compares
See how Southeastern High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3030 Fairview Street, Detroit, MI 48214
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southeastern High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly (rated 7.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pathways Academy (rated 5.5/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Covenant High School East (rated 5.0/10, 1.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Detroit, see our Detroit schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Detroit Enterprise Academy Detroit | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Barack Obama Leadership Academy Detroit | 0.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Pathways Academy Detroit | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| The SER Learning Academy East Detroit | 1.2 mi | — |
| Nichols ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| DETROIT WALDORF SCHOOL Detroit | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Detroit Prep Detroit | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly Detroit | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Garvey Academy Detroit | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Hamilton Academy Detroit | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| The James and Grace Lee Boggs School Detroit | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Blackwell Institute Detroit | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Moses Field Center Detroit | 1.9 mi | 9.9 |
| Carstens ElementaryMiddle School Detroit | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Covenant High School East Detroit | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham Detroit | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Detroit Merit Charter Academy Detroit | 1.9 mi | 3.4 |
| George Defer Elementary School Grosse Pointe Park | 2.2 mi | 8.7 |
| AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning Detroit | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48214 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$34,807
Median Home Value
$120,500
Median Rent
$818/mo
Population
19,014
College Educated
26.9%
Homeownership
42.5%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
29.4%
Median Age
46.1
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| Maple Valley JrSr High School Vermontville, MI | 5.8 |
| Onsted Community High School Onsted, MI | 5.8 |
| Saginaw High School Saginaw, MI | 5.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southeastern High School
What grades does Southeastern High School serve?
Southeastern High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southeastern High School?
Southeastern High School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southeastern High School rank in MI?
Southeastern High School ranks #1,965 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Southeastern High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeastern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Southeastern High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeastern High School has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).
Is Southeastern High School a charter school?
No, Southeastern High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southeastern High School a Title I school?
No, Southeastern High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southeastern High School?
88.5% of students at Southeastern 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.7%
- Phone
- (313) 866-4500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
Resources & Links
District
Detroit Public Schools Community District- District Enrollment
- 48,271
- Schools in District
- 106
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,138
- District Rank
- #87 of 99
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