Southeastern High School is a public high school in Chillicothe, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Southeastern Local School District. Their nickname is the Panthers. They are in the Scioto Valley Conference. The school is located on 2003 Lancaster Road, Chillicothe, Ohio.
Serving 251 students in grades 9-12, Southeastern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Southeastern High School's student population of 251 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Southeastern High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeastern High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1415 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeastern High School's ranking?
Southeastern High School is ranked #1415 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Southeastern High School often compared to?
Southeastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Unioto High School, Paint Valley High School, Zane Trace High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeastern High School?
The graduation rate of Southeastern High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southeastern High School?
251 students attend Southeastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southeastern High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeastern High School?
Southeastern High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southeastern High School offer ?
Southeastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeastern High School part of?
Southeastern High School is part of Southeastern Local School District.
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