Southeast High School is a public high school in Bradenton, Florida, United States, operated by the Manatee County School District & is the only public high school in Manatee County to offer the International Baccalaureate program.
Serving 1,641 students in grades 8-12, Southeast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast High School's student population of 1,641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
Education with Innovation and Imagination
School Rankings
Southeast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3223 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast High School's ranking?
Southeast High School is ranked #3223 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southeast High School often compared to?
Southeast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manatee High School, Palmetto High School, Lakewood Ranch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast High School is 76%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southeast High School?
1,641 students attend Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southeast High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast High School?
Southeast High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southeast High School offer ?
Southeast High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast High School part of?
Southeast High School is part of Manatee School District.
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