Barack Obama Leadership Academy vs Southeastern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
329 students
Southeastern High School
Detroit · Public high · Grades 9–12
602 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Leadership Academy Detroit, Michigan | Southeastern High School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 4 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 1,581 | #578 of 591 |
| National rank | #50231 of 50,301 | #16649 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 329 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 41.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southeastern High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.5 vs 4.0).
- •Southeastern High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 3%).
- •Southeastern High School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 7%).
- •Southeastern High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 41.1).
- •Southeastern High School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 329.
- •Barack Obama Leadership Academy is a charter school while Southeastern High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barack Obama Leadership Academy better than Southeastern High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southeastern High School ranks higher (9.5 vs 4.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barack Obama Leadership Academy and Southeastern High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy: 329. Southeastern High School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Leadership Academy and Southeastern High School rank in Michigan?
Barack Obama Leadership Academy is 1580th of 1,581 and Southeastern High School is 578th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).