- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seneca, WI
Seneca High
Federal NCES profile for Seneca High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551347001765
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Seneca · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca High has class sizes smaller than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Seneca, WI.
School address
District: Seneca Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551347001765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Seneca High shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551347001765 · Seneca, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 10.2:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Seneca Elementary (109 students)
Seneca High shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 98 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 9.1 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Seneca High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seneca Element
Seneca Elementary
109 students
- This school
Seneca High
92 students
- Seneca Junior
Seneca Junior High
54 students
What this shows Seneca High reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca High compares
Seneca High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Seneca High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Seneca Area School District reports $17,773 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 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca Junior High | Smaller | 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
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca High
How many students attend Seneca High?
Seneca High has 92 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seneca, WI. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca High is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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?
36.2% of students at Seneca High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca High?
The largest demographic group at Seneca High is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Seneca, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca High?
Seneca High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 #2 of 3 public schools in Seneca, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Seneca Area School District?
Besides Seneca High, Seneca Area School District also operates Seneca Elementary (109 students) and Seneca Junior High (54 students). See the Seneca Area School District district page for the complete list.