Southeast Polk High School

7945 NE University Ave.
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

www.southeastpolk.org

2,353 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southeast Polk High School, located in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Southeast Polk Community School District. The school is known for its expansive campus and a commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academics with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It serves a diverse student population from the surrounding suburban and rural communities, fostering an environment that emphasizes community pride, student growth, and preparation for life after graduation.

The high school is well-regarded for its robust athletic programs, extensive fine arts department, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in fields like engineering, health sciences, and digital media. With a focus on modernizing curriculum and facilities, Southeast Polk aims to equip its students with 21st-century skills, often highlighting a "Ram Pride" culture that encourages active student involvement and strong school-community partnerships.

2,353

Total Students

124.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Polk High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,793
Hispanic	231
Black	151
Asian	53
Two or More	112
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

White
1,793 (76.2 %)
Hispanic
231 (9.8 %)
Black
151 (6.4 %)
Two or More
112 (4.8 %)
Asian
53 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Southeast Polk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)967-6631
Website:	http://www.southeastpolk.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	124.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	110

* 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 9 600

Grade 10 584

Grade 11 612

Grade 12 557