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SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

3500 E MEYER BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131KANSAS CITY 33 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
487
Students
Total enrolled
62%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 28% vs nat'l
$19,566
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 36% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 487 students in grades 09–12 in KANSAS CITY, Missouri.
36% above average funding
District spends $19,566 per pupil, 36% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in KANSAS CITY, Missouri, serving grades 09–12 with 487 students. The district invests $19,566 per student — 36% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

487
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution250 male · 237 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 484 students
Student Composition
8%
84%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black84%
Multiracial2%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291640003097

Academic Outcomes at SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
60-64
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
62%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64131

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,566Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,566
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,609
Student Support$3,718
Administration$2,348
Operations$2,935
Other$1,957
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,566 spent per student, an estimated $8,668 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
2.3%
Local (property tax)
75.0%
Federal programs
22.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,566/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 62% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
M. L. KING ELEMENTARYGARFIELD ELEMENTARYFOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMYROGERS ELEMENTARY
+18 more
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Middle
LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLENORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOLCENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
EAST HIGH SCHOOLLINCOLN COLLEGE PREP.NORTHEAST HIGHPASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKANSAS CITY 33 →
Phone: (816)418-1075
NCES ID: 291640003097
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KANSAS CITY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KANSAS CITY 33
High
EAST HIGH SCHOOL
1,112 students · 09–12
● 31 opp100% FRL
High
LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP.
897 students · 09–12
● 37 opp100% FRL
Elem
M. L. KING ELEMENTARY
665 students · PK–06
● 30 opp100% FRL
High
NORTHEAST HIGH
657 students · 09–12
● 35 opp100% FRL
Elem
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY
649 students · PK–06
● 35 opp100% FRL
High
PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS
649 students · 07–12
● 30 opp100% FRL
Elem
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY
613 students · PK–08
● 37 opp100% FRL
Mid
LINCOLN COLLEGE ACADEMY MIDDLE
574 students · 06–08
● 33 opp99% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3500 E MEYER BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.