Southeast High

Cherokee
126 W 400 Hwy
Cherokee, KS 66724
152 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Southeast High School, located in Cherokee, Kansas, serves as the primary high school for the Southeast Unified School District 247. Situated in a rural setting, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and community-focused educational environment. Its mission centers on preparing students for life beyond graduation by balancing a core academic curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students have access to well-rounded development despite the school's small-town location.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and district-wide collaboration, emphasizing the values of the USD 247 community. By leveraging its size, Southeast High offers a more personalized learning experience where staff can work closely with students to meet their specific academic and personal goals. For those looking for further information, including specific school programs, district policies, and athletic or academic calendars, the district maintains an official website at [www.usd247.com](http://www.usd247.com).
152
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    131 (86.2%)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.9%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.6%)
  • Black
    3 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7%)
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: Cherokee
Phone: (620)457-8365
Website: http://www.usd247.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 38
Grade 10 39
Grade 11 41
Grade 12 34
Gender Ratio