Is Southeastern High School a good school?

Southeastern High School ranks 215 th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southeastern High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Southeastern High School.

What is the racial makeup of Southeastern High School?

Students at Southeastern High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Southeastern High School?

Southeastern High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Southeastern Elementary School Middle : Southeastern Middle School

Southeastern High School

Summary:

Southeastern High School is a public high school in Chillicothe, Ohio, serving 263 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pike County Area district, which is ranked 228 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Southeastern High School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average on Ohio State Tests across various subjects, including American Government, American History, Biology, English II, and Algebra I. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.2% to 98.5% over the past few years, which are above the state average. Additionally, Southeastern High School's low-income student population performs exceptionally well compared to other schools in the state, ranking 138 out of 822 Ohio high schools for low-income student performance with a 4-star rating.

However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 337 out of 769 Ohio high schools in 2013-2014 to 215 out of 864 in 2023-2024, suggesting that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate. Southeastern High School also faces a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, from 11.9% in 2019-2020 to 33.2% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools like Vern Riffe Career Technology C and Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center, Southeastern High School serves a more homogeneous and economically advantaged student population, with a significantly higher percentage of white students and lower rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601-9092

(740) 774-2003

District: Southeastern Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,231

Feeder schools for Southeastern High School:

Elementary:	Southeastern Elementary School
Middle:	Southeastern Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 251

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southeastern High School ranks better than 75.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southeastern High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeastern High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Southeastern High School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeastern High School is $14,231.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southeastern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeastern High School 215^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Southeastern High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Southeastern Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeastern Local 228^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southeastern High School

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Rank History for all students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	50.44	376^th	681	44.8%
2005	44.40	471^st	689	31.6%
2006	34.06	566^th	696	18.7%
2007	48.80	527^th	756	30.3%
2008	53.94	479^th	767	37.5%
2009	54.18	505^th	791	36.2%
2010	52.18	554^th	819	32.4%
2011	61.05	427^th	818	47.8%
2012	51.89	569^th	832	31.6%
2013	59.03	412^th	767	46.3%
2014	63.21	337^th	769	56.2%
2015	44.04	554^th	778	28.8%
2016	42.06	554^th	784	29.3%
2017	40.11	502^nd	773	35.1%
2018	46.49	490^th	800	38.8%
2019	48.10	502^nd	836	40.0%
2021	43.99	481^st	819	41.3%
2022	53.22	413^th	836	50.6%
2023	61.39	316^th	867	63.6%
2024	68.74	215^th	864	75.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	51.06	386^th	758	49.1%
2019	47.32	472^nd	779	39.4%
2021	44.49	455^th	763	40.4%
2022	65.52	228^th	773	70.5%
2023	75.40	125^th	805	84.5%
2024	75.71	138^th	822	83.2%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	42.80	479^th	751	36.2%
2019	51.17	492^nd	781	37.0%
2021	39.97	513^th	775	33.8%
2022	53.70	413^th	794	48.0%
2023	63.61	319^th	813	60.8%
2024	73.50	185^th	798	76.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2019	20.03	562^nd	628	10.5%
2021	24.82	474^th	596	20.5%
2022	39.12	325^th	606	46.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	41.19	473^rd	763	38.0%
2019	52.13	443^rd	792	44.1%
2021	46.87	439^th	778	43.6%
2022	53.94	394^th	808	51.2%
2023	62.78	314^th	819	61.7%
2024	69.71	248^th	816	69.6%

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Rank History for White students at Southeastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	31.08	512^th	718	28.7%
2019	44.24	479^th	739	35.2%
2021	33.40	519^th	727	28.6%
2022	46.92	429^th	749	42.7%
2023	57.33	344^th	756	54.5%
2024	69.00	226^th	754	70.0%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southeastern High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	658	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1989	661	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	668
1990	623	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	633
1991	621	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1992	641	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	644
1993	625	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1994	644	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
1995	573	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	579
1996	573	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	579
1997	560	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1998	570	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
1999	696	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	704
2000	669	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2001	637	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2002	598	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	605
2003	598	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	605
2004	305	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	312
2005	312	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	319
2006	352	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	360
2007	352	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	5	362
2008	391	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	5	401
2009	393	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	7	404
2010	324	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	8	339
2011	299	2	1	3	0	17	0	322
2012	304	3	1	2	0	14	0	324
2013	297	3	3	2	0	19	0	324
2014	297	2	2	2	0	19	0	322
2015	304	2	2	1	0	14	0	323
2016	282	3	1	1	0	13	0	300
2017	273	6	0	1	0	9	0	289
2018	290	6	0	2	0	12	0	310
2019	267	5	0	2	0	12	0	286
2020	266	1	0	5	0	13	0	285
2021	260	0	0	4	0	10	0	274
2022	250	1	0	3	0	8	0	262
2023	255	0	0	2	0	6	0	263
2024	240	2	0	3	0	6	0	251

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southeastern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	663	30.0	22.1	0
1989	668	31.0	21.5	n/a
1990	633	30.0	21.1	n/a
1991	629	31.0	20.2	n/a
1992	644	30.5	21.1	19.6
1993	629	28.0	22.5	23.7
1994	648	27.0	24.0	19.9
1995	579	28.1	20.6	18.8
1996	579	28.1	20.6	18.8
1997	565	26.5	21.3	15.9
1998	576	25.8	22.3	22.4
1999	704	30.8	22.9	19.7
2000	673	29.2	23.0	20.5
2001	641	31.2	20.5	23.7
2002	605	32.0	18.9	25
2003	605	32.0	18.9	25
2004	312	20.0	15.6	100.3
2005	319	24.0	13.3	0
2006	360	23.0	15.7	0
2007	362	21.0	17.2	0
2008	401	21.0	19.1	n/a
2009	404	22.0	18.4	0
2010	339	23.0	14.7	0
2011	322	22.0	14.6	0
2012	324	23.5	13.7	0
2013	324	23.5	13.7	0
2014	322	25.5	12.6	0
2015	323	n/a	n/a	0
2016	300	21.0	14.2	0
2017	289	21.0	13.7	n/a
2018	310	21.0	14.7	n/a
2019	286	21.0	13.6	n/a
2020	285	21.0	13.5	n/a
2021	274	20.5	13.3	n/a
2022	262	22.0	11.9	n/a
2023	263	23.0	11.4	n/a
2024	251	22.7	11.0	98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southeastern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	663	30.0	22.1	0
1989	668	31.0	21.5	n/a
1990	633	30.0	21.1	n/a
1991	629	31.0	20.2	n/a
1992	644	30.5	21.1	19.6
1993	629	28.0	22.5	23.7
1994	648	27.0	24.0	19.9
1995	579	28.1	20.6	18.8
1996	579	28.1	20.6	18.8
1997	565	26.5	21.3	15.9
1998	576	25.8	22.3	22.4
1999	704	30.8	22.9	19.7
2000	673	29.2	23.0	20.5
2001	641	31.2	20.5	23.7
2002	605	32.0	18.9	25
2003	605	32.0	18.9	25
2004	312	20.0	15.6	100.3
2005	319	24.0	13.3	0
2006	360	23.0	15.7	0
2007	362	21.0	17.2	0
2008	401	21.0	19.1	n/a
2009	404	22.0	18.4	0
2010	339	23.0	14.7	0
2011	322	22.0	14.6	0
2012	324	23.5	13.7	0
2013	324	23.5	13.7	0
2014	322	25.5	12.6	0
2015	323	n/a	n/a	0
2016	300	21.0	14.2	0
2017	289	21.0	13.7	n/a
2018	310	21.0	14.7	n/a
2019	286	21.0	13.6	n/a
2020	285	21.0	13.5	n/a
2021	274	20.5	13.3	n/a
2022	262	22.0	11.9	n/a
2023	263	23.0	11.4	n/a
2024	251	22.7	11.0	98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southeastern High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,914
2022	$13,620
2023	$13,801
2024	$14,231

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeastern High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 502^nd of 836 High schools	Ranks 316^th of 867 High schools	23.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Southeastern High School)	81.3	85.7	4.4%
End of Course American Government (Southeastern Local)	81.3	85.7	4.4%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Southeastern High School)	78.8	65.1	13.7%
End of Course American History (Southeastern Local)	78.8	65.1	13.7%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Southeastern High School)	64.4	82.4	18%
End of Course Biology (Southeastern Local)	64.4	82.4	18%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Southeastern High School)	70	72.6	2.6%
End of Course English II (Southeastern Local)	70	72.6	2.6%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Southeastern High School)	39.5	50	10.5%
End of Course Geometry (Southeastern Local)	39.5	50	10.5%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Southeastern High School)	61.2	47.1	14.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Southeastern Local)	61.2	47.1	14.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	263	8%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	267	255	4.5%
Two or More Races	12	6	50%

Schools Near Southeastern High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Southeastern High School	Public	9-12	2003 Lancaster Rd	Chillicothe	45601	Ross County	Southeastern Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 774-2003	251	23	11.0	98.8%	240 (95.6%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	68.7	215^th of 864 public high schools	75.1%		61.4	316^th of 867 public high schools	63.6%	101			82.7	83.5									76.3	83.5	37.5	71.1	$14,231
Southern Ohio Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	30 E Main St	Chillicothe	45601	Ross County	Southern Ohio Career Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(330) 620-5861	42	4	12.0		30 (71.4%)	4 (9.5%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (16.7%)								(n/a)														9.1			$7,389
Chillicothe High School	Public	9-12	421 Yoctangee Pkwy	Chillicothe	45601	Ross County	Chillicothe City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 702-2287	859	42	20.4		642 (74.7%)	57 (6.6%)	36 (4.2%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	113 (13.2%)	34.2	596^th of 864 public high schools	31.0%		39	570^th of 867 public high schools	34.3%	26			65.2	62.4									53.8	51.7	19.9	35.8	$10,098
Unioto High School	Public	9-12	14193 Pleasant Valley Rd	Chillicothe	45601	Ross County	Union-Scioto Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 773-4105	605	23	26.3	80.3%	544 (89.9%)	15 (2.5%)	19 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.6%)	52	442^nd of 864 public high schools	48.8%		61.1	322^nd of 867 public high schools	62.9%	120			73.3	77.9									64.9	64.7	38.0	41.3	$11,506
Huntington High School	Public	9-12	188 Huntsman Rd	Chillicothe	45601	Ross County	Huntington Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 663-2230	306	22	13.9		293 (95.8%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	33.6	600^th of 864 public high schools	30.6%		38.2	582^nd of 867 public high schools	32.9%	18			72.5	63.9									43.4	49.4	18.8	36.3	$11,470
Zane Trace High School	Public	9-12	946 State Route 180	Chillicothe	45601	Ross County	Zane Trace Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 775-1809	363	17	21.3	99.2%	341 (93.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	35.9	582^nd of 864 public high schools	32.6%		40.7	552^nd of 867 public high schools	36.3%	30			72.4	55.2									44.1	51.9	37.5	38.6	$13,267
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center	Public	7-12	895 Crouse Chapel Rd	Chillicothe	45601	Ross County	Pickaway-Ross County JVSD	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 642-1200	710	0		52.8%	666 (93.8%)	9 (1.3%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.5%)								(n/a)
Waverly High School	Public	9-12	1 Tiger Drive	Waverly	45690	Pike County	Waverly City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 947-7701	452	32	14.1	48.2%	424 (93.8%)	10 (2.2%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	22.4	660^th of 864 public high schools	23.6%		26.7	640^th of 867 public high schools	26.2%	20			64.4	55.9									8.3	46.6	12.6	27.1	$13,092
Piketon Junior/Senior High School	Public	5-12	1414 Piketon Rd	Piketon	45661	Pike County	Scioto Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 289-2254	656	33	19.8		618 (94.2%)	9 (1.4%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	41.6	536^th of 864 public high schools	38.0%		42	538^th of 867 public high schools	37.9%	2	57.5	51.1	76.4	73.6	28.8	27.8	47.7	18.8	65.4	38.9	61.4	30.0	66.0	54.5	7.4	21.6	$11,182
Eastern High School	Public	9-12	1170 Tile Mill Rd	Beaver	45613	Pike County	Eastern Local School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 226-1544	168	15	11.2		160 (95.2%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	49.8	464^th of 864 public high schools	46.3%		40.5	554^th of 867 public high schools	36.1%	90			72.7	55.4									70.3	51.4	36.9	76.7	$17,118

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Rank History for Male students at Southeastern High School

Rank History for White students at Southeastern High School

Enrollment information for Southeastern High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southeastern High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Southeastern High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southeastern High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeastern High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Southeastern High School