- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cherokee, KS
Southeast High
Federal NCES profile for Southeast High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200471000188
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 152
- students enrolled
Southeast High has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Southeast High held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 200471000188 · Cherokee, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 8.9:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Elementary School (149 students)
Southeast High held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Southeast High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southeast High
152 students
- Southeast Elem
Southeast Elementary School
149 students
- Southeast Midd
Southeast Middle School
128 students
What this shows Southeast High reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast High compares
Southeast High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 32% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Kansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Southeast High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee reports $19,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast High
How many students attend Southeast High?
Southeast High has 152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cherokee, KS. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast High is 8.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast High?
56.2% of students at Southeast High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast High?
The largest demographic group at Southeast High is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Cherokee, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast High?
Southeast High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Cherokee?
Besides Southeast High, Cherokee also operates Southeast Elementary School (149 students) and Southeast Middle School (128 students). See the Cherokee district page for the complete list.