Enrollment
1,229
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, IL
Springfield Southeast High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Southeast High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173708003839
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Southeast High Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,229
- students enrolled
Springfield Southeast High Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Southeast High Sch ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708003839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Southeast High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Southeast High Sch
Springfield Southeast High Sch is a large high school in Springfield, Illinois, enrolling 1,229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,229 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 186 spends $20,525 per pupil, 20% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 609 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,229 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Springfield High School (1,308 students): Springfield Southeast High Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 19.5:1).
Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students) and Lanphier High School (1,117 students) alongside Springfield Southeast High Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springfield Southeast High Sch compares
Springfield Southeast High Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,229
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.5%
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
$20,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
363
in-school suspensions + 246 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,229 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 81.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173708003839
Student demographics
African American 54.7%
White 30.0%
Two or More 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Springfield Southeast High Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 71.5%
In-school suspensions 363
Out-of-school suspensions 246
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 186, which includes Springfield Southeast High Sch.
$20,525
Per student
+20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Springfield Southeast High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Southeast High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Southeast High Sch
How many students attend Springfield Southeast High Sch?
Springfield Southeast High Sch has 1,229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Southeast High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Southeast High Sch is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Southeast High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Southeast High Sch is African American at 54.7% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Southeast High Sch?
Springfield Southeast High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springfield Southeast High Sch rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Southeast High Sch ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Springfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Springfield Southeast High Sch a good school?
Springfield Southeast High Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Springfield Southeast High Sch, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Lanphier High School (1,117 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (709 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.