Southeast Lauderdale High School

www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us

367 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Southeast Lauderdale High School, located in Meridian, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the students of the Lauderdale County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering an environment that balances rigorous learning with student development. The school plays a vital role in its local community, acting as a hub for both extracurricular activities and educational advancement for students in the surrounding area.

Beyond the classroom, Southeast Lauderdale High School is known for its active participation in athletics and various student organizations, which are designed to build school spirit, character, and leadership skills. By offering a range of programs that cater to diverse interests—from college preparatory coursework to vocational and extracurricular pursuits—the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce. The facility on Longcreek Road serves as a foundational pillar for the youth in Meridian, emphasizing community values and academic growth.

367

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Lauderdale High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	17
Black	134
Asian	2
Two or More	5

White
209 (56.9%)
Black
134 (36.5%)
Hispanic
17 (4.6%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Lauderdale County School District
Phone:	(601)483-5501
Website:	http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
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 13 1

Grade 9 90

Grade 10 98

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 92