Southeast Raleigh High

2600 Rock Quarry Road

School District

Wake County
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on October 23, 2022

SRMHS is back on track to being a great school in WCPSS. The students are engaged, the teachers are caring, and the administration are working to bring back the pride in SRMHS that used to be there. SRMHS offers diverse programs and works to engage students and parents in the best ways possible.
Submitted by student on June 09, 2016

While the Admin sometimes made strange decisions and cam up with stupidly complex ways of doing simple things, the good made up for the bad. The school has an amazing staff including the Principal and the magnet and Arts Programs are beyond amazing. On the flip side, it is not uncommon to miss announcements because they are made last minute because the Administration couldn't decide what to do until the last minute. Overall I never saw bullying and only had what I believe to have been a average amount of troublemakers in my classes. This school is a great school if you take honors and AP courses and/or Magnet courses. In addition to academics there is also a thriving sports and clubs environment. I personally was in only Vex Robotics but know of great clubs with Environmental, a second robotics club dealing with an entirely different competition schedule (you can be in both robotics clubs) and theater, yearbook, and a variety of normal school clubs.
Submitted by other on February 19, 2016

My son is currently a senior (G.P.A 3.9) and I must say I love Southeast Raleigh HS. I normally do not write reviews however after viewing Zillow I was very concerned (scored a 3). SRHS offers a variety of classes including AP courses, New Tech, Engineering Academy and many more. My child has been apart of the engineering academy for all four years. He has blossomed academically. The teachers are dedicated to the success of every student. The administration and staff respond quickly to emails. Several (ALL) classes in the New Tech program are project based, it's a nice concept however if a student in the group neglects to finish their portion it can affect the entire groups grade. I love the rigor of the honors and AP courses someone mentioned 30 minutes of homework, my son had much more and he manages his time wisely. He will definitely be prepared for college this fall.
Submitted by student on November 06, 2015

I really love this school because we have teachers here that connects with the students. I like coming into this building knowing that I have someone that believes in me and wants to help me achieve all of my goals.
Submitted by student on November 06, 2015

The school is good. I like the Engineering program and also that the school also has a program in which the classes are technology and project based.
Submitted by student on November 06, 2015

Great teachers. Great leadership programs. Outstanding arts department (I love the plays they produce) and outstanding athletic programs (State Champions in Track; State Runner-Ups in Girls Basketball). Football is outstanding too.
Submitted by student on November 05, 2015

I love Southeast Raleigh High School, it was one of the very few in wake county that was AMAZING 100% the principle is involved with everything, and the leadership couldn't be better!! I found myself, and now I have the best self esteem ever! -Ashelynn
Submitted by student on February 14, 2015

I love it here at SE! I am currently a senior and have had the best time here. Although there has been several administrative changes, the overall feeling has been great. I take full advantage of everything this school has to offer. I would recommend this school to everyone!
Submitted by student on December 01, 2014

Even though the school can lack diversity compared to others in the area, SRMHS offers different programs that fits each student such as Project based learning, IT, Engineering, Biomedical and leadership courses.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2014

We are almost 1/4 of the way through my son's freshman year. I will add updates as he continues through his time at Southeast but so far, we are very happy with the school. My son enjoys computer science and engineering so it seemed like a good fit. I admit I was worried about safety but I got to spend a day at the school when it was in session and I was impressed and very comfortable with the school after that. The teachers, overall, seem really dedicated to the students, they will actually respond to email, unlike many other Wake County high schools. I tutor kids from Apex, Holly Springs, etc. and the teachers at those schools are much worse than the teachers we have experienced so far at Southeast! My son got involved with theater and the Robotics team and has easily made friends. If you are worried about coming in as a magnet student, all I can say is that we have been very happy with the attitude of teachers, the opportunities, and the ability to take classes that just are not offered at other schools! We also really like New Tech, project based learning classes where a student's grade is based on more things than just test grades.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2014

Best school ever with great academics and the technology they teach the students despite that they say it's a all black school that's false statement southeast has different races from white , black, Hispanics , to Asian. Teachers there really help students strive for a better future they sit down to help them and I would recommend this school to anyone better than Garner and Enloe High
Submitted by student on May 11, 2014

Southeast Raleigh is a wonderful school. I think the school gets its bad name from the fights and other altercations that happen during and after school but aside from them, the school's academics are great. There is a new tech program that is nothing but project based learning for all the bad test takers, the engineering academy is wonderful and the teachers really know how to work at different paces for different students while still maintaining a class of 20 students. This is a great school if you stay focused and not get mixed into the wrong crowds
Submitted by student on September 05, 2013

this school is freakin terrible! i cant believe they call this a school, it needs to get shut down. This is not where you want to send your child, it's getting worse and worse every year. I am so happy that I transferred and now I am going to Garner High School. Southeast is terrible.
Submitted by student on August 31, 2013

Being a freshman here this year I have noticed that my school needs some help. In terms of academics it's on the higher end (We have a great blend of technology and the arts). However, environmentally it is not always the safest place to be as some of you may be well aware of (see WRAL). We often have fights and it seems like the administration is losing control of the students. The bottom line is if you're considering going here you should be really careful when it comes to who you decide to befriend. Stay with the right crowd.
Submitted by parent on August 03, 2013

My child's first year at this school was horrific. He was the target of unfair treatment and bullying by some administrators and staff. They created a hostile environment for him to learn and expected him to say or do nothing to speak-up or advocate for himself. His grade suffered as a result and we spent the entire year making sure he did not become discouraged and give-up on learning. Admin, teachers, staff, and coaches have to be held accountable for their actions and I think parents should have a say as to whether or not performance measures are being met. Remain involved in your child's education because you are the only advocate your child has. If you leave it to some at SRHS, you will be taking a huge risk and may even later regret that you did!
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2013

My daughter just graduated from Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School and she had a great experience there. Those of you who are bashing the school should remember, I don't care where you go there are always going to be some students that are not there to learn but to have a good time. If the students take advantage of the resources (which are numerous) they would/could be very successful. Most of the teachers there are wonderful and willing to help your child succeed.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2013

Although we have a new principal, again, he really is great! The classes are rigorous - I have 2 students here in AP, they will testify to that. There are MANY children at this school that are in honors and AP courses. There is fierce competition on who is going to be top 10 students. Our students have choices of colleges, not because the rest of the kids at our school don't shine, but because they have worked hard and made the grades. One poster talked about "inflated grades." I call it mastery. The #1 business school in the US gives retests to it students - I was one of them. It is about teaching, not failing. In this school, if a student fails a test, they have an opportunity to retake up to a certain grade. It is not carte blanche. The teacher wants to make sure that the student understands the concept prior to moving on. That is teaching, not inflating. I don't know anyone at my professoin who does anything perfect the first time - do you? SRMHS is a GREAT SCHOOL, with a GREAT PRINCIPAL and GREAT STUDENTS! I challenge you to come to our school for yourself. You will find a high school that you wished you had went to when you were in high school.
Submitted by student on March 06, 2013

Southeast Raleigh is probably the worst school to go to for high school. We have no structure, it's total chaos and it's a disgrace to even claim that I go here. I'm a sophomore. And freshman year I wanted to transfer immediately but I wanted to give it a chance. I did not learn anything as I never do because the teachers can't even control us. They are weak and can't teach, it's amazing how they got hired. I am definitely transferring now.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2013

My son is a junior this year, and we are mostly pleased with SRHS. The pros are the school's diversity; the kids there are really nice and helpful to one another, as well as their parents; the cool selection of classes, such as Engineering Academy (Aerospace has a flight simulator!), Forensics, Digital Arts, Web Design, CISCO Certification, etc. Because they are a magnet school, they get more money for this cool stuff, but they have to have the numbers to justify it. Now, the cons. Teachers are under a lot of pressure to 'make the grade' from the administrators that they offer multiple test re-takes, group tests, grade curves, bonus questions, the opportunity to earn grade inflation by participating in extra learning activities during their version of homeroom, etc. It's all about posturing. The website's course descriptions are way outdated. For example, they haven't offered Latin for at least six years, but four levels are listed. The principal is new this year - too early to tell. One other pro is if your child is bright, he/she will more likely be noticed by colleges at this school; whereas, he/she might not shine all that bright amongst so many other stars at other schools.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2012

My son is a senior now and for us, SER has been a positive experience. 98% of his teachers have been wonderful and helpful. The administration is helpful - though it can takes some extra effort to reach them. The counselors we have worked with are awesome and knowledgeable. The electives are what really make this school stand out. The band and the engineering programs are model initiatives. I can not say enough good things about the band director! We have no regrets! Kudos to the new principal for making safety and appearance a priority. It was sad to see some teachers go - but overall, I think the change has been good for the school environment.