Central High School vs. Seneca High School
Should I attend Central High School or Seneca High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Seneca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 302 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 385 students in grades 9-12, Seneca High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
302 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2453 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1125 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
66
98
Grade 10 Students
85
92
Grade 11 Students
73
103
Grade 12 Students
78
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
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% White
88%
89%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%