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About Southeast Academy

About Southeast Academy

Southeast Academy, located in Norwalk, CA, is a free public military and law enforcement high school in the state of California. Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, along with the Southeast Regional Occupation Program and the ABC Unified School District, approved the creation and installation of the Academy in 2000. It was founded as a public, military and law enforcement Career Technical Education program focused on leadership and a broad school curriculum that helps prepare all students to be career and college ready. 

Lead by Master Sergeant Marty Schafer since its inception, Southeast Academy moved to its current location in Norwalk in 2009 and expanded to include all high school grade levels in 2010. In its history, Southeast Academy has seen cadets enroll from 27 different school districts and has graduates that have served military careers in addition to producing alumni that have become doctors, lawyers, elected officials, and business professionals.

There is no obligation to join our institution. Southeast Academy High School is NOT a troubled youth program.

Diversity is Our Strength

We select cadets who have a strong willingness to contribute to a team. Different talents, skill sets, and abilities are valued. Different backgrounds, perspective and experiences are embraced.

Southeast Academy High School offers an elite education in an exclusive school-wide Career Technical Environment in Public Services where academic expectations are high.

Leadership Sets the Tone of Southeast Academy

Our unique Leadership Program is the single most important feature that distinguishes Southeast Academy from other high schools.

Through perseverance and hard-work, cadets will earn privileges to lead and influence others. As a cadets you will grow as an individuals, gain a sense of belonging with a group of peers who share a common interest. All cadets recite our academy oath, this is their commitment to themselves, their education, family, school and community.

Community Builds Experience

Cadets will take part in experiences they will remember for the rest of their lives. These experiences at Southeast Academy are not for all, but the rewards are many.

Interested in Southeast Academy?

We are currently accepting applications for grade levels 9-12 for the 2024-25 school year.If you are interested in enrolling your student at Southeast Academy, fill out the New Cadet Interest Form to the right. SEA is also available to tour by appointment. Please call us at (562) 210-4700 or complete the interest form. Our campus is located at 12940 E. Foster Road, Norwalk, CA, 90650.

New Cadet Interest Form