SOUTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL

South East High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in South Gate, CA with about 2,070 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 80 teachers, South East High has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact South East High at (323) 568-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2720 Tweedy Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280-5539
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SOUTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Gate, CA with about 2,070 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
2,070
Teachers:
80
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,070 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.9%
Black or African American
2.0%
White
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%
Two or more races
0.0%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.