Seneca Area School District

202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 255 students in Seneca Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Seneca Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
255 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Seneca Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#209 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
34%
40%
45-49%
38%
50-59%
44%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%
(2022-23)
14.3%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,475 is higher than the state median of $17,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is higher than the state median of $17,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,475
$17,205
Spending / Student
$17,510
$17,177

Best Seneca Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seneca Junior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Seneca High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Seneca Area School District?
Seneca Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 255 students.
What is the rank of Seneca Area School District?
Seneca Area School District is ranked #190 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca Area School District?
94% of Seneca Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seneca Area School District?
Seneca Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Seneca Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,510 is higher than the state median of $17,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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