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#2115 of 2,221 schools in MO
Southeast High School
High School · Kansas City 33 · Kansas City, MO
A Kansas City 33 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3500 E MEYER BLVD, Kansas City, MO 64131
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southeast High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$63,374
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Marion Kauffman HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Hogan Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| University Academy-upperCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Frontier Schl of Excellence-uCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kansas City 33
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #30 of 31
- District spending per student
- $18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southeast High School is listed in KANSAS CITY 33; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southeast High School
Southeast High School is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Kansas City 33, serving approximately 531 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,115 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southeast High School
What grades does Southeast High School serve?
Southeast High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southeast High School?
Southeast High School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast High School is 16.1:1. 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 MO?
Southeast High School ranks #2,115 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southeast High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southeast High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Southeast High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southeast High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
100.0% 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.9%
- Phone
- (816) 418-1075
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64131)
- 21,972
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 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.
- 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 64131; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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