SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/southeast

1,638 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Southeast High School, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a long-standing institution within the School District of Manatee County. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its rich history and deep roots in the local community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Southeast High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, featuring a wide array of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations. The school is particularly recognized for its spirited athletic department—home of the "Seminoles"—and its commitment to fostering school pride and student leadership. By balancing academic rigor with active community involvement, the school aims to provide a supportive environment that helps students develop the skills necessary to succeed after graduation.

1,638

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	1,048
Black	313
Asian	21
Two or More	46
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,048 (64.0%)
Black
313 (19.1%)
White
207 (12.6%)
Two or More
46 (2.8%)
Asian
21 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)741-3366
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/southeast
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,043
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 8 1

Grade 9 435

Grade 10 419

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 357