South East High

southeasths.lausd.org

1,990 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South East High School, located on Tweedy Boulevard in South Gate, California, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a prominent educational institution in the local community, it provides a structured academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school is known for its large, diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that integrates rigorous coursework with various extracurricular opportunities.

The school’s campus serves as a central hub for academic and social development within the South Gate area. Through its affiliation with the LAUSD, South East High offers a range of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, including college-preparatory curricula, elective pathways, and various student clubs and athletic programs. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and personal growth, the institution strives to equip its students with the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in a competitive global landscape while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding community.

1,990

Total Students

93.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South East High
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	1,924
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
1,924 (96.7%)
White
31 (1.6%)
Black
28 (1.4%)
Two or More
6 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)568-3400
Website:	http://southeasths.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,745
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 530

Grade 10 452

Grade 11 509

Grade 12 499