Seneca High School

1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Seneca High School serves 477 students in grades 9-12.
Seneca High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seneca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Seneca High School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Seneca High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Seneca High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
78%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seneca High School's ranking?
Seneca High School is ranked #1176 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Seneca High School often compared to?
Seneca High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diamond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seneca High School?
The graduation rate of Seneca High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Seneca High School?
477 students attend Seneca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Seneca High School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca High School?
Seneca High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Seneca High School offer ?
Seneca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Seneca High School part of?
Seneca High School is part of Seneca R-VII School District.

School Reviews

3   3/16/2020
As a freshman for this school. I do see its perks and disadvantages. The school staff is decent but most are coaches that had to get a teaching job so they could coach sports. It seems that the school is very sport rounded and minded. The classes are fine. But some have a lack of passion to teach students and see them learn. I enjoy the selection of electives. The Band is my highlight of the day cause it's the class that can form a person's life for highschool and show the musical side of things.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Unknown
2   9/1/2010
I am a student of Seneca Highschool and have been for three years. I wouldn't recomend this school to anyone if they had the option to pick their own school. The lack of depth in the schools programs makes thing bland learning wise. The school is based upon sports, not education. There is absolutely no organization. If I could go to a different school, I would. None of the classes are a challenge. I don't find myself being pushed to learn anything new. The rules are quite bias and illogical. A very large portion of the teachers are coaches that lack experience as a teacher. I find the only reason they are only teachers is beacuse they want to be a coach.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - drako

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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