Is Seneca High a good school?

Seneca High ranks 179 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Seneca High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended Seneca High.

What is the racial makeup of Seneca High?

Students at Seneca High are 77% White, 13% American Indian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Seneca High?

Seneca High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Seneca Elementary Middle : Seneca Intermediate School Middle : Seneca Junior High

Seneca High School in Seneca MO

Performance Trends

Compare Details Seneca High ranks worse than 50.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.86. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Seneca High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.5%), American Indian (12.7%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca High is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Seneca High employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca High is $10,620.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Seneca High:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca High 179^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Seneca High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Seneca R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca R-Vii 163^rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seneca High

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Rank History for all students at Seneca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	60.00	186^th	534	65.2%
2007	65.68	142^nd	538	73.6%
2008	68.76	118^th	539	78.1%
2009	50.78	230^th	507	54.6%
2010	38.98	358^th	516	30.6%
2011	39.12	365^th	528	30.9%
2012	69.72	75^th	522	85.6%
2013	55.70	188^th	523	64.1%
2014	55.32	203^rd	521	61.0%
2015	49.52	245^th	504	51.4%
2016	49.43	199^th	401	50.4%
2017	42.70	252^nd	404	37.6%
2018	46.86	217^th	468	53.6%
2019	20.54	388^th	460	15.7%
2021	39.67	209^th	358	41.6%
2022	39.69	196^th	361	45.7%
2023	41.86	179^th	352	49.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seneca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.48	182^nd	382	52.4%
2019	16.02	343^rd	368	6.8%
2021	34.73	175^th	255	31.4%
2022	50.50	108^th	250	56.8%
2023	39.88	158^th	268	41.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Seneca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.13	80^th	95	15.8%
2019	11.84	97^th	103	5.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at Seneca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.07	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Seneca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.72	224^th	440	49.1%
2019	11.40	408^th	430	5.1%
2021	23.57	246^th	309	20.4%
2022	31.71	205^th	310	33.9%
2023	25.00	225^th	302	25.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Seneca High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	395	395
1992	401	0	1	0	23	n/a	n/a	0	425
1993	399	0	2	3	37	n/a	n/a	0	441
1994	386	0	0	0	41	n/a	n/a	0	427
1995	458	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1996	458	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1997	400	1	6	2	59	n/a	n/a	0	468
1998	427	2	3	1	55	n/a	n/a	0	488
1999	435	1	3	4	52	n/a	n/a	0	495
2000	468	1	3	22	45	n/a	n/a	0	539
2001	493	0	3	3	53	n/a	n/a	0	552
2002	474	3	4	3	69	n/a	n/a	0	553
2003	474	3	4	3	69	n/a	n/a	0	553
2004	494	2	6	1	64	n/a	n/a	0	567
2005	489	1	8	4	74	n/a	n/a	0	576
2006	444	1	9	3	96	n/a	n/a	0	553
2007	469	4	10	6	106	n/a	n/a	0	595
2008	426	3	4	4	97	n/a	n/a	0	534
2009	377	2	4	6	122	n/a	n/a	0	511
2010	382	3	6	11	137	n/a	n/a	0	539
2011	356	4	10	13	132	0	0	0	515
2012	342	3	7	12	124	0	1	0	489
2013	334	1	5	11	96	1	4	0	452
2014	346	4	4	10	91	2	3	0	460
2015	355	2	3	16	75	2	4	0	457
2016	346	6	3	15	64	4	4	0	442
2017	369	7	4	18	69	3	6	0	476
2018	344	6	3	16	76	1	3	0	449
2019	352	8	3	11	84	1	6	0	465
2020	367	4	3	17	81	1	8	0	481
2021	371	5	3	15	74	0	9	0	477
2022	354	7	2	16	68	0	14	0	461
2023	378	6	3	22	62	1	16	0	488

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seneca High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	395	23.1	17.0	n/a
1992	425	23.6	18.0	n/a
1993	441	23.6	18.7	n/a
1994	427	23.6	18.1	0
1995	458	26.8	17.1	n/a
1996	458	26.8	17.1	n/a
1997	468	28.0	16.7	10.9
1998	488	29.5	16.5	13.7
1999	495	27.2	18.2	18.4
2000	539	31.5	17.1	17.6
2001	552	34.7	15.9	24.3
2002	553	36.2	15.3	24.6
2003	553	36.2	15.3	24.6
2004	567	37.7	15.0	27
2005	576	37.3	15.4	27.4
2006	553	37.8	14.6	32
2007	595	37.7	15.8	33.4
2008	534	37.0	14.4	39.3
2009	511	33.3	15.3	27.6
2010	539	34.4	15.6	35.4
2011	515	32.7	15.7	37.3
2012	489	33.9	14.4	40.1
2013	452	34.2	13.1	44.9
2014	460	33.5	13.7	51.3
2015	457	33.0	13.8	52.3
2016	442	32.0	13.8	42.5
2017	476	31.8	14.9	37.2
2018	449	32.1	13.9	49.9
2019	465	31.9	14.5	51.6
2020	481	32.1	14.9	49.7
2021	477	32.8	14.5	39.4
2022	461	33.8	13.6	43.6
2023	488	35.2	13.8	47.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seneca High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	395	23.1	17.0	n/a
1992	425	23.6	18.0	n/a
1993	441	23.6	18.7	n/a
1994	427	23.6	18.1	0
1995	458	26.8	17.1	n/a
1996	458	26.8	17.1	n/a
1997	468	28.0	16.7	10.9
1998	488	29.5	16.5	13.7
1999	495	27.2	18.2	18.4
2000	539	31.5	17.1	17.6
2001	552	34.7	15.9	24.3
2002	553	36.2	15.3	24.6
2003	553	36.2	15.3	24.6
2004	567	37.7	15.0	27
2005	576	37.3	15.4	27.4
2006	553	37.8	14.6	32
2007	595	37.7	15.8	33.4
2008	534	37.0	14.4	39.3
2009	511	33.3	15.3	27.6
2010	539	34.4	15.6	35.4
2011	515	32.7	15.7	37.3
2012	489	33.9	14.4	40.1
2013	452	34.2	13.1	44.9
2014	460	33.5	13.7	51.3
2015	457	33.0	13.8	52.3
2016	442	32.0	13.8	42.5
2017	476	31.8	14.9	37.2
2018	449	32.1	13.9	49.9
2019	465	31.9	14.5	51.6
2020	481	32.1	14.9	49.7
2021	477	32.8	14.5	39.4
2022	461	33.8	13.6	43.6
2023	488	35.2	13.8	47.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seneca High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$495 (5.0%)	$9,416 (95.0%)	$9,911
2020	$491 (5.4%)	$8,609 (94.6%)	$9,100
2021	$1,874 (18.2%)	$8,421 (81.8%)	$10,295
2022	$1,939 (18.3%)	$8,681 (81.7%)	$10,620

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seneca High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 388^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 179^th of 352 High schools	33.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Seneca High)	8.9	25.2	16.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Seneca R-Vii)	8.9	25.2	16.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Seneca High)	27.1	34.5	7.4%
End of Course Biology I (Seneca R-Vii)	27.1	34.5	7.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Seneca High)	47.1	53.2	6.1%
End of Course English II (Seneca R-Vii)	47.1	53.2	6.1%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	465	488	4.9%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	84	62	26.2%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	11	22	100%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	352	378	7.4%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	47.5%	4.1%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seneca High	Public	9-12	1110 Neosho St	Seneca	64865	Newton County	Seneca R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 776-3926	488	35	13.8	47.5%	378 (77.5%)	6 (1.2%)	22 (4.5%)	3 (0.6%)	62 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	41.9	179^th of 352 public high schools	49.1%		39.7	196^th of 361 public high schools	45.7%	17	25.2	34.5	53.2			$10,620	$1,939	$8,681
Neosho High	Public	9-12	511 Neosho Blvd	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8670	1,491	82	18.2	47.5%	973 (65.3%)	11 (0.7%)	281 (18.8%)	14 (0.9%)	34 (2.3%)	98 (6.6%)	80 (5.4%)	41.4	182^nd of 352 public high schools	48.3%		38	204^th of 361 public high schools	43.5%	22	28.1	33.5	52.2		33.5	$9,743	$868	$8,875
Crowder Avts	Public	9-12	601 Laclede Avenue	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Crowder College	No	No	No	No	(417) 455-5596	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gateway School	Public	5-12	1823 W 20th St	Joplin	64804	Jasper County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 629-3410	16	2	8.0	81.3%	14 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Franklin Technology Center	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5260	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McDonald County High	Public	9-12	100 Mustang Dr	Anderson	64831	McDonald County	McDonald County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 845-3322	1,051	70	14.9	59.4%	650 (61.8%)	10 (1.0%)	233 (22.2%)	17 (1.6%)	32 (3.0%)	78 (7.4%)	31 (2.9%)	19.3	282^nd of 352 public high schools	19.9%		33.6	225^th of 361 public high schools	37.7%	57	25.5	21.7	38.0	2.2		$11,489	$876	$10,613
Joplin High	Public	9-12	2104 Indiana Ave	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5230	2,233	120	18.5	50.1%	1,580 (70.8%)	115 (5.2%)	233 (10.4%)	41 (1.8%)	48 (2.1%)	33 (1.5%)	183 (8.2%)	43.8	170^th of 352 public high schools	51.7%		46.2	168^th of 361 public high schools	53.5%	2	28.0	34.1	46.3	50.8	45.2	$9,120	$2,051	$7,069
Diamond High	Public	9-12	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5188	248	21	11.7	47.2%	215 (86.7%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.2%)								(n/a)	31.6					$13,055	$2,699	$10,356

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