South East High School

2720 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
South East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 92% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,900 students
This chart displays total students of South East High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of South East High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

South East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#6168 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South East High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South East High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)
n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)
98%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South East High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South East High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South East High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of South East High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of South East High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
90%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South East High School's ranking?
South East High School is ranked #6168 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South East High School often compared to?
South East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Gate Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South East High School?
The graduation rate of South East High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South East High School?
1,900 students attend South East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South East High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does South East High School offer ?
South East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South East High School part of?
South East High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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