Seneca High

Summary:

Seneca High is a public high school in Seneca, South Carolina, serving 1,052 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Oconee 01 school district, which is ranked 21 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seneca High stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (21.01%) and Hispanic (11.79%) students compared to nearby schools like Walhalla High and D.W. Daniel High. However, the school's academic performance on End-of-Course (EOCEP) exams is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 and English 2. Interestingly, Seneca High performs better than the state average in English 1 and U.S. History and the Constitution. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (67.3%) compared to nearby schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Over the years, Seneca High has experienced a decline in the percentage of White students (from 63.55% in 2020-2021 to 57.13% in 2022-2023) and an increase in the percentage of students of color, particularly Hispanic students (from 9.04% in 2020-2021 to 11.79% in 2022-2023). The school's academic performance has also been inconsistent, with some subjects showing improvement while others have declined. These challenges, coupled with a higher student-teacher ratio (18.7 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools, suggest that Seneca High may face additional hurdles in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Bobcat Ridge
       Seneca, SC  29678


(864) 886-4460

District: Oconee 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,433 Help


Feeder schools for Seneca High:

Elementary:    Blue Ridge Elementary
    Northside Elementary
    Ravenel Elementary
Middle:    Seneca Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  1,022

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
African American:
19.5%
Hispanic:
11.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


 See top rated South Carolina high schools

 Compare Seneca High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Seneca High ranks better than 64.3% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seneca High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a 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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), African American (19.5%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Oconee 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca High is 17.6. 2 high schools in the Oconee 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Seneca High employs 57.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca High is $12,433, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Oconee 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seneca High:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca High 84th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Seneca High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Oconee 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Oconee 01 21st of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Seneca High.

What do you think?

Your rating for Seneca High?

Rank History for Seneca High

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.06 75th 187 59.9%
2006 66.68 59th 191 69.1%
2007 66.20 61st 191 68.1%
2008 65.67 69th 185 62.7%
2009 54.82 97th 188 48.4%
2010 64.10 70th 199 64.8%
2011 61.06 78th 199 60.8%
2012 48.73 118th 202 41.6%
2013 47.37 113th 203 44.3%
2014 75.15 43rd 210 79.5%
2015 63.30 52nd 232 77.6%
2016 63.54 50th 231 78.4%
2017 53.13 71st 223 68.2%
2018 52.94 70th 216 67.6%
2019 40.71 108th 225 52.0%
2021 52.65 92nd 227 59.5%
2022 52.87 87th 226 61.5%
2023 52.08 102nd 237 57.0%
2024 57.00 84th 235 64.3%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.24 48th 57 15.8%
2024 19.81 49th 53 7.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.11 69th 214 67.8%
2019 40.60 107th 217 50.7%
2021 53.54 74th 213 65.3%
2022 55.02 78th 220 64.5%
2023 53.07 88th 226 61.1%
2024 61.34 67th 229 70.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.28 80th 210 61.9%
2019 32.20 131st 213 38.5%
2021 51.23 96th 213 54.9%
2022 46.69 109th 220 50.5%
2023 52.87 97th 223 56.5%
2024 60.15 72nd 225 68.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.67 45th 137 67.2%
2019 57.86 54th 143 62.2%
2021 56.89 36th 115 68.7%
2022 47.94 71st 139 48.9%
2023 52.88 57th 141 59.6%
2024 47.72 73rd 145 49.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.98 51st 156 67.3%
2024 58.01 87th 157 44.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.40 75th 213 64.8%
2019 49.32 88th 218 59.6%
2021 53.60 86th 215 60.0%
2022 56.97 79th 224 64.7%
2023 50.51 97th 229 57.6%
2024 53.55 91st 228 60.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.87 108th 183 41.0%
2019 26.89 144th 184 21.7%
2021 46.52 83rd 178 53.4%
2022 57.41 68th 190 64.2%
2023 52.62 85th 199 57.3%
2024 66.70 47th 194 75.8%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.56 13th 86 84.9%
2021 45.39 56th 93 39.8%
2022 52.99 48th 108 55.6%
2023 64.58 35th 119 70.6%
2024 50.21 60th 121 50.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.47 79th 185 57.3%
2019 31.00 124th 191 35.1%
2021 48.53 83rd 189 56.1%
2022 38.00 117th 192 39.1%
2023 39.93 112th 197 43.1%
2024 49.10 89th 196 54.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of 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.

Seneca High Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.5)
0%

50%

0%

0%

50%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, December 17, 2011

Open Quote This school is horrible. What people in SC feel is a good education falls very short. The biggest problem with this school is the administration, all the way to the district office in Walhalla. All I hear from kids are complaints as to how unfairly they are treated. The main principal is just a figure head and the entire community knows it. No one has any respect for any of the administration at all. I do not agree with minimum grades. And this district feels that no student should receive less than a 61. Where I come from you get what YOU EARN! There is a program called "seat recovery" the state says students need to be in class so many days a year. But the school says that if they miss more they can pay $20 and sit in a seat for so long and "recover" that time. Well I hate to tell the district but sitting in seat listening to an IPOD does not RECOVER class time that has been lost. The student is NOT doing the work or learning the lessons that were missed. As far as I have seen most of the administrators and some teachers do not deserve the degrees that they claim to have. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Seneca High

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 829 302 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1137
1989 850 245 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1105
1990 817 248 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1076
1991 770 246 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1031
1992 782 270 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1067
1993 806 275 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1088
1994 806 280 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
1995 800 270 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
1996 800 270 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
1997 772 273 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
1998 757 257 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1028
1999 717 252 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 992
2000 686 225 13 8 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2001 1291 426 22 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1764
2002 688 265 11 19 1 n/a n/a 3 987
2003 688 265 11 19 1 n/a n/a 3 987
2004 677 293 10 30 1 n/a n/a 4 1015
2005 689 303 8 33 1 n/a n/a 6 1040
2006 706 306 8 38 1 n/a n/a 2 1061
2007 683 319 8 44 1 n/a n/a 0 1055
2008 690 328 15 53 1 n/a n/a 7 1094
2009 668 323 12 50 3 n/a n/a 2 1058
2010 630 315 14 54 2 n/a n/a 1 1016
2011 600 279 9 60 2 1 14 0 965
2012 604 279 13 58 2 1 16 0 973
2013 553 284 15 57 0 1 12 0 922
2014 522 280 19 58 0 0 12 0 891
2015 538 279 24 47 0 0 29 0 917
2016 573 254 19 46 0 0 36 0 928
2017 629 246 17 43 0 0 49 0 984
2018 642 230 19 64 0 0 56 0 1011
2019 659 204 12 66 0 0 55 0 996
2020 654 203 13 82 0 0 55 0 1007
2021 633 198 15 90 1 0 59 0 996
2022 595 202 13 106 2 0 69 0 987
2023 601 221 12 124 7 0 87 0 1052
2024 590 199 9 122 9 0 93 0 1022

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1137 59.4 19.1 n/a
1989 1105 57.8 19.1 n/a
1990 1076 59.3 18.1 n/a
1991 1031 62.9 16.3 9
1992 1067 61.1 17.4 10.8
1993 1088 64.8 16.8 11
1994 1096 69.0 15.9 13
1995 1080 60.0 18.0 14
1996 1080 60.0 18.0 14
1997 1061 63.0 16.8 14.7
1998 1028 63.0 16.3 17.2
1999 992 60.8 16.3 16.9
2000 932 64.0 14.6 17.6
2001 1764 57.5 30.7 18.7
2002 987 57.7 17.1 27.7
2003 987 57.7 17.1 27.7
2004 1015 56.7 17.9 37.3
2005 1040 61.2 17.0 31.6
2006 1061 66.5 16.0 36.7
2007 1055 86.9 12.1 42
2008 1094 67.8 16.1 46.3
2009 1058 72.8 14.5 45.5
2010 1016 61.5 16.5 51
2011 965 59.5 16.2 49.5
2012 973 58.4 16.6 52.6
2013 922 55.0 16.7 53.9
2014 891 53.5 16.6 55.9
2015 917 54.0 16.9 57.5
2016 928 55.0 16.8 44.1
2017 984 54.5 18.0 44.6
2018 1011 58.5 17.2 50.1
2019 996 57.0 17.4 40.7
2020 1007 57.6 17.4 41
2021 996 56.5 17.6 45.5
2022 987 56.5 17.4 54.3
2023 1052 56.0 18.7 67.3
2024 1022 57.8 17.6 69.6

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1137 59.4 19.1 n/a
1989 1105 57.8 19.1 n/a
1990 1076 59.3 18.1 n/a
1991 1031 62.9 16.3 9
1992 1067 61.1 17.4 10.8
1993 1088 64.8 16.8 11
1994 1096 69.0 15.9 13
1995 1080 60.0 18.0 14
1996 1080 60.0 18.0 14
1997 1061 63.0 16.8 14.7
1998 1028 63.0 16.3 17.2
1999 992 60.8 16.3 16.9
2000 932 64.0 14.6 17.6
2001 1764 57.5 30.7 18.7
2002 987 57.7 17.1 27.7
2003 987 57.7 17.1 27.7
2004 1015 56.7 17.9 37.3
2005 1040 61.2 17.0 31.6
2006 1061 66.5 16.0 36.7
2007 1055 86.9 12.1 42
2008 1094 67.8 16.1 46.3
2009 1058 72.8 14.5 45.5
2010 1016 61.5 16.5 51
2011 965 59.5 16.2 49.5
2012 973 58.4 16.6 52.6
2013 922 55.0 16.7 53.9
2014 891 53.5 16.6 55.9
2015 917 54.0 16.9 57.5
2016 928 55.0 16.8 44.1
2017 984 54.5 18.0 44.6
2018 1011 58.5 17.2 50.1
2019 996 57.0 17.4 40.7
2020 1007 57.6 17.4 41
2021 996 56.5 17.6 45.5
2022 987 56.5 17.4 54.3
2023 1052 56.0 18.7 67.3
2024 1022 57.8 17.6 69.6

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

Help

YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $479 (4.8%) $406 (4.1%) $884 (8.9%) $7,796 (78.6%) $1,233 (12.4%) $9,030 (91.1%) $9,914
2020 $600 (5.5%) $453 (4.1%) $1,053 (9.6%) $8,544 (77.6%) $1,412 (12.8%) $9,956 (90.4%) $11,009
2021 $674 (5.8%) $398 (3.4%) $1,071 (9.3%) $9,066 (78.3%) $1,437 (12.4%) $10,503 (90.7%) $11,574
2022 $640 (5.6%) $810 (7.0%) $1,450 (12.6%) $8,586 (74.5%) $1,494 (13.0%) $10,080 (87.4%) $11,530
2023 $709 (5.7%) $520 (4.2%) $1,229 (9.9%) $9,579 (77.0%) $1,624 (13.1%) $11,204 (90.1%) $12,433

Data source: South Carolina 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 108th of 225 High schoolsRanks 102nd of 237 High schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Seneca High)56.963.2
 6.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Oconee 01)68.973.6
 4.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Seneca High)68.160.8
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Oconee 01)72.866
 6.8%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Seneca High)69.284.9
 15.7%
   End of Course English 1 (Oconee 01)83.485.8
 2.4%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9961052
 5.6%
African American204221
 8.3%
American Indian07
Asian1212
Hispanic66124
 87.9%
Pacific Islander00
White659601
 8.8%
Two or More Races5587
 58.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%67.3%
 26.6%


Schools Near Seneca High









Frequently Asked Questions about Seneca High

Students at Seneca High are 58% White, 19% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Seneca High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blue Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Northside Elementary
Elementary : Ravenel Elementary
Middle : Seneca Middle

Seneca High ranks 84th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,022 students attended Seneca High.


Rate Seneca High!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Seneca High!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
h12_450306000841 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 180 milliseconds.