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 1,638 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 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- 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 1,638 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,638 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Green and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Education with Innovation and Imagination
Average Class Size
15 students
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 0.54, 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
21:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
38%
Black
19%
21%
White
13%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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 Palmetto High School, Lakewood Ranch High School, Manatee 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?
1,638 students attend Southeast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Southeast High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% 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 21:1, 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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