Seneca High

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Seneca High ranks 118 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seneca High is a public high school located in Seneca, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Seneca Area School District, which is ranked 121 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seneca High consistently performs above the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects, including social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science. The school's 10th-grade students have shown strong performance, with over 50% proficient or better in multiple subjects, exceeding the state averages. Seneca High's academic performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 118 to 173 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools. Additionally, the school has maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.3% to 100% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average, and a low dropout rate ranging from 0% to 2.4%.

Despite serving a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.71% to 65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Seneca High has been able to achieve high academic performance and graduation rates for its low-income students, ranking as high as 5th out of 326 Wisconsin high schools in this subgroup. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 11.5 over the past three years, may contribute to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654

(608) 734-3411

District: Seneca Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
118^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,802

Feeder schools for Seneca High:

Elementary:	Seneca Elementary
Middle:	Seneca Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seneca High ranks better than 72.6% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.7. (See more...)

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.

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

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca High is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Seneca High employs 9.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca High is $16,802.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seneca High:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca High 118^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Seneca High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Seneca Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca Area School District 121^st of 428 Wisconsin 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	WI State Percentile
2005	77.46	47^th	287	83.6%
2008	64.65	164^th	437	62.5%
2009	69.92	115^th	438	73.7%
2010	73.94	84^th	450	81.3%
2011	50.91	302^nd	445	32.1%
2012	36.96	372^nd	452	17.7%
2013	64.44	148^th	457	67.6%
2014	20.74	418^th	462	9.5%
2015	90.29	1^st	466	99.8%
2017	28.29	315^th	410	23.2%
2019	61.81	134^th	400	66.5%
2022	54.21	164^th	391	58.1%
2023	56.30	173^rd	415	58.3%
2024	66.70	118^th	431	72.6%

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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	WI State Percentile
2022	85.20	18^th	250	92.8%
2023	58.75	85^th	271	68.6%
2024	93.17	5^th	326	98.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Seneca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2019	78.18	53^rd	343	84.5%
2022	62.75	124^th	343	63.8%
2024	50.79	190^th	353	46.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Seneca High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2022	69.69	70^th	347	79.8%
2023	56.56	141^st	359	60.7%
2024	70.19	84^th	365	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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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	Total
1989	216	n/a	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	218
1990	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
1991	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1992	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
1993	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1994	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
1995	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
1996	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
1997	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1998	154	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1999	141	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	142
2000	139	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
2001	125	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
2002	127	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
2003	127	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
2004	113	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	116
2005	121	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	124
2006	121	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	125
2007	113	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	118
2008	100	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	108
2009	89	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	93
2010	90	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	92
2011	88	0	0	2	0	0	0	90
2012	88	0	0	1	0	0	0	89
2013	74	0	0	0	0	0	0	74
2014	73	0	0	0	0	0	0	73
2015	74	0	0	0	0	0	1	75
2016	83	0	0	0	0	0	3	86
2017	88	0	0	0	1	0	3	92
2018	85	1	0	1	2	0	3	92
2019	76	0	0	1	2	0	2	81
2020	75	0	0	1	2	0	2	80
2021	76	0	0	1	1	0	2	80
2022	95	0	0	2	0	0	2	99
2023	98	0	0	3	0	0	4	105

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
1989	218	16.6	13.1	33
1990	135	13.8	9.7	37
1991	139	13.7	10.1	27.3
1992	144	13.8	10.4	26.4
1993	139	14.2	9.8	26.6
1994	133	15.3	8.7	27.8
1995	135	15.4	8.8	27.4
1996	135	15.4	8.8	27.4
1997	143	16.3	8.8	26.6
1998	155	18.1	8.6	23.9
1999	142	17.2	8.3	33.8
2000	141	16.1	8.8	30.5
2001	127	16.1	7.9	32.3
2002	129	13.3	9.7	31.8
2003	129	13.3	9.7	31.8
2004	116	10.6	10.9	27.6
2005	124	10.5	11.8	n/a
2006	125	10.5	11.9	n/a
2007	118	10.1	11.7	36.4
2008	108	9.0	12.0	40.7
2009	93	9.0	10.3	41.9
2010	92	8.6	10.5	41.3
2011	90	8.6	10.3	47.8
2012	89	8.6	10.2	50.6
2013	74	8.1	9.1	59.5
2014	73	8.6	8.4	58.9
2015	75	n/a	n/a	52
2016	86	6.0	14.3	58.1
2017	92	6.0	15.3	53.3
2018	92	9.0	10.2	55.4
2019	81	9.4	8.5	55.6
2020	80	10.4	7.6	63.8
2021	80	10.4	7.6	65
2022	99	9.0	10.9	51.5
2023	105	9.1	11.5	45.7

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
1989	218	16.6	13.1	33
1990	135	13.8	9.7	37
1991	139	13.7	10.1	27.3
1992	144	13.8	10.4	26.4
1993	139	14.2	9.8	26.6
1994	133	15.3	8.7	27.8
1995	135	15.4	8.8	27.4
1996	135	15.4	8.8	27.4
1997	143	16.3	8.8	26.6
1998	155	18.1	8.6	23.9
1999	142	17.2	8.3	33.8
2000	141	16.1	8.8	30.5
2001	127	16.1	7.9	32.3
2002	129	13.3	9.7	31.8
2003	129	13.3	9.7	31.8
2004	116	10.6	10.9	27.6
2005	124	10.5	11.8	n/a
2006	125	10.5	11.9	n/a
2007	118	10.1	11.7	36.4
2008	108	9.0	12.0	40.7
2009	93	9.0	10.3	41.9
2010	92	8.6	10.5	41.3
2011	90	8.6	10.3	47.8
2012	89	8.6	10.2	50.6
2013	74	8.1	9.1	59.5
2014	73	8.6	8.4	58.9
2015	75	n/a	n/a	52
2016	86	6.0	14.3	58.1
2017	92	6.0	15.3	53.3
2018	92	9.0	10.2	55.4
2019	81	9.4	8.5	55.6
2020	80	10.4	7.6	63.8
2021	80	10.4	7.6	65
2022	99	9.0	10.9	51.5
2023	105	9.1	11.5	45.7

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	$145 (0.9%)	$16,474 (99.1%)	$16,618
2020	$362 (2.2%)	$16,366 (97.8%)	$16,729
2021	$529 (3.1%)	$16,273 (96.9%)	$16,802

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seneca High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 400 High schools	Ranks 173^rd of 415 High schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Seneca High)	73.7	65.5	8.2%
10th Grade Social Studies (Seneca Area School District)	73.7	65.5	8.2%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Seneca High)	25	22.2	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Seneca Area School District)	25	22.2	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	81	105	29.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	76	98	28.9%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	45.7%	9.8%

Schools Near Seneca High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seneca High	Public	9-12	202 Main St	Seneca	54654	Crawford County	Seneca Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 734-3411	105	9	11.5	45.7%	98 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	66.7	118^th of 431 public high schools	72.6%		56.3	173^rd of 415 public high schools	58.3%	55	48.3	51.7	51.7	57.9	$16,802	$529	$16,273
North Crawford High	Public	9-12	47050 County Road X	Soldiers Grove	54655	Crawford County	North Crawford School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 735-4311	124	14	8.7	52.4%	112 (90.3%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	57.6	176^th of 431 public high schools	59.2%		14.7	387^th of 415 public high schools	6.7%	211			53.3	36.8	$16,169	$1,147	$15,023
Wauzeka High	Public	9-12	301 E Main St	Wauzeka	53826	Crawford County	Wauzeka-Steuben School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 875-5311	78	9	9.0	55.1%	73 (93.6%)	1 (1.3%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)				43.8	$17,278	$1,202	$16,077
Boscobel High	Public	9-12	300 Brindley St	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Boscobel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-4161	213	16	13.0	51.6%	202 (94.8%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	15.4	393^rd of 431 public high schools	8.8%		35.5	283^rd of 415 public high schools	31.8%	110	25.0	27.5	38.5	20.8	$13,379	$718	$12,661
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility	Public	12	1101 Morrison Dr	Boscobel	53805	Grant County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 375-5656	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
De Soto High	Public	9-12	615 Main St	De Soto	54624	Vernon County	De Soto Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 648-0100	127	12	10.3	37.0%	117 (92.1%)	2 (1.6%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	38	291^st of 431 public high schools	32.5%					(n/a)	14.3	22.9	48.6	71.4	$20,296	$890	$19,406
Prairie du Chien High	Public	9-12	800 E Crawford St	Prairie du Chien	53821	Crawford County	Prairie du Chien Area School District	No	No	No	(n/a)	(608) 326-3700	322	28	11.5	42.5%	297 (92.2%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.1%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	70.1	100^th of 431 public high schools	76.8%		61.2	145^th of 415 public high schools	65.1%	45	50.8	55.2	56.7	49.1	$12,356	$750	$11,606
Prairie du Chien Correctional Inst	Public	12	500 E Parrish St	Prairie du Chien	53821	Crawford County	Wisconsin Department of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(608) 326-7828	4	2	2.0		1 (25.0%)	2 (50.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Seneca High

How many students attend Seneca High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Seneca High.

Is Seneca High a good school?

Seneca High ranks 118^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Seneca High?

Seneca High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Seneca Elementary
Middle : Seneca Junior High

What district is Seneca High in?

Seneca Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Seneca High?

Students at Seneca High are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

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