- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Seneca High
Federal NCES profile for Seneca High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299000667
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #10 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca High has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca High ranks #10 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Seneca High held near 1,317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.2 → 88.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210299000667 · Louisville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,255 enr · 14.4:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Seneca High held near 1,317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.2 → 88.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Seneca High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school
Seneca High
1,255 students
What this shows Seneca High reports 1,255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca High compares
Seneca High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,255 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
1,255
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
451
in-school suspensions + 224 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
White 24.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Seneca High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seneca High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Louisville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ballard High
Standard public school
2,148 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Dupont Manual High
Standard public school
1,899 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Standard public school
1,777 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Louisville Male High
Standard public school
1,763 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southern High
Standard public school
1,725 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Fern Creek High
Standard public school
1,525 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca High
How many students attend Seneca High?
Seneca High has 1,255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca High is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 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 High?
62.5% of students at Seneca High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca High?
The largest demographic group at Seneca High is African American at 33.5% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca High?
Seneca High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seneca High rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca High ranks #10 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Seneca High, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.