Seneca High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Burlington County, New Jersey that operates as part of the Lenape Regional High School District. The district serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Shamong Township, Southampton Township, Tabernacle Township and Woodland Township.
Serving 1,058 students in grades 9-12, Seneca High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,058 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seneca High School serves the eastern part of its school district in Vincentown, NJ, covering an area of approximately 233 square miles. Students typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 17.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seneca High School's student population of 1,058 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,058 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Motto
Pursue Excellence
School Rankings
Seneca High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seneca High School's ranking?
Seneca High School is ranked #1497 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Seneca High School often compared to?
Seneca High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seneca High School?
The graduation rate of Seneca High School is 92%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Seneca High School?
1,058 students attend Seneca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Seneca High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seneca High School?
Seneca High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seneca High School offer ?
Seneca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seneca High School part of?
Seneca High School is part of Lenape Regional High School District.
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