Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School is a magnet high school in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It opened in 1997 as a magnet school with a focus on math, science, and technology.
Serving 1,438 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Raleigh High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southeast Raleigh High School's student population of 1,438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Green, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Southeast Raleigh High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Raleigh High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
36%
22%
Black
53%
24%
White
5%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)78%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Raleigh High School's ranking?
Southeast Raleigh High School is ranked #1509 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Raleigh High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Raleigh High School is 78%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southeast Raleigh High School?
1,438 students attend Southeast Raleigh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Southeast Raleigh High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Raleigh High School?
Southeast Raleigh High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeast Raleigh High School offer ?
Southeast Raleigh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Raleigh High School part of?
Southeast Raleigh High School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Southeast Raleigh High School located?
Southeast Raleigh High School is located in the Southeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 10 other public schools located in Southeast Raleigh.
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