- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seneca, MO
Seneca High
Federal NCES profile for Seneca High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292790001719
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Seneca, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Seneca High shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 292790001719 · Seneca, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 12.9:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Seneca Elem. (417 students)
Seneca High shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Seneca High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seneca High
450 students
- Seneca Elem.
Seneca Elem.
417 students
- Seneca Interme
Seneca Intermediate School
305 students
- Seneca Junior
Seneca Junior High
231 students
- Seneca Early C 84
Seneca Early Childhood School
84 students
What this shows Seneca High reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca High compares
Seneca High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Seneca High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Seneca R-Vii reports $10,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Early Childhood School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca High
How many students attend Seneca High?
Seneca High has 450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seneca, MO. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca High is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seneca High?
32.8% of students at Seneca High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca High?
The largest demographic group at Seneca High is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Seneca, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca High?
Seneca High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 public schools in Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Seneca, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in Seneca R-Vii?
Besides Seneca High, Seneca R-Vii also operates Seneca Elem. (417 students), Seneca Intermediate School (305 students), and Seneca Junior High (231 students). See the Seneca R-Vii district page for the complete list.