- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, MO
Southeast High School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291640003097
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 20
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast High School ranks #6 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Kansas City 33 · Missouri
NCES ID 291640003097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Southeast High School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 291640003097 · Kansas City, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.2:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,155 students)
Southeast High School grew from 487 students in 2022-23 to 531 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southeast High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,155 students
- Lincoln Colleg
Lincoln College Prep.
997 students
- M. L. King El
M. L. King Elementary
768 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
732 students
- Paseo Acad. of
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts
669 students
- This school
Southeast High School
498 students
What this shows Southeast High School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast High School compares
Southeast High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.5%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White 5.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Southeast High School is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City 33 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln College Prep. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| M. L. King Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast High School
How many students attend Southeast High School?
Southeast High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast High School is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast High School?
99.4% of students at Southeast High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast High School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast High School is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast High School?
Southeast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
How does Southeast High School rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast High School ranks #6 of 20 high schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City 33?
Besides Southeast High School, Kansas City 33 also operates East High School (1,155 students), Lincoln College Prep. (997 students), and M. L. King Elementary (768 students). See the Kansas City 33 district page for the complete list.