[8] Northeast High has received FCAT school grades of:[9] In February 2007, Dr. Sandy Melillo, an English and TV Production teacher at Northeast, was named Broward County's 2008 Teacher of the Year and state finalist.

This award was given in recognition of the leadership and support rendered to the school volunteer program.

Northeast High School has a myriad of clubs such as: In 1991, Northeast High School's Air Force JROTC unit, Florida-822, won first place overall at the Florida State Drill Team & Color Guard meet hosted at Patrick Air Force Base led by Cadet Colonel Kevin Croyle (Drill Team Commander) and Cadet Captain John Osorio (Color Guard Commander).

The drill team and color guard finished in the top five units in the country of over thirty schools participating.

Other Notable Events: Northeast High School participates in the following sports:[19]