Enrollment
289
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Attica, OH
Seneca East High School
Federal NCES profile for Seneca East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390496803670
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca East High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Attica · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca East High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca East High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Attica, OH.
School address
District: Seneca East Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390496803670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seneca East High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seneca East High School
Seneca East High School is a mid-sized high school in Attica, Ohio, enrolling 289 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 365 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Seneca East Local also operates Seneca East Elementary (345 students) and Seneca East Middle School (193 students) alongside Seneca East High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seneca East High School compares
Seneca East High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 44% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Ohio - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Seneca East High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seneca East Local, which includes Seneca East High School.
$13,888
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.4%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Seneca East High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca East Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca East Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca East High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Seneca East High School
How many students attend Seneca East High School?
Seneca East High School has 289 students enrolled. It is a high school in Attica, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca East High School is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca East High School?
45.4% of students at Seneca East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca East High School?
The largest demographic group at Seneca East High School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Attica, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca East High School?
Seneca East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seneca East High School rank among public schools in Attica?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca East High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Attica, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Attica on the city page.
Is Seneca East High School a good school?
Seneca East High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Seneca East Local?
Besides Seneca East High School, Seneca East Local also operates Seneca East Elementary (345 students) and Seneca East Middle School (193 students). See the Seneca East Local district page for the complete list.
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