- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Erie, PA
Seneca Hs
Federal NCES profile for Seneca Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422508006148
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seneca Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Seneca Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Hs ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Wattsburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422508006148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Seneca Hs held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 422508006148 · Erie, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 13.2:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wattsburg Area El Ctr (488 students)
Seneca Hs held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Seneca Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wattsburg Area
Wattsburg Area El Ctr
488 students
- This school
Seneca Hs
383 students
- Wattsburg Area
Wattsburg Area Ms
383 students
What this shows Seneca Hs reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seneca Hs compares
Seneca Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$19,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Seneca Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wattsburg Area Sd reports $19,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seneca Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattsburg Area El Ctr | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wattsburg Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seneca Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Erie
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Erie Hs
Standard public school
2,501 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mcdowell Hs
Standard public school
2,133 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
750 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Erie County Technical School
Vocational / career-technical school
2 students
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Hs
How many students attend Seneca Hs?
Seneca Hs has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Hs is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Hs?
26.7% of students at Seneca Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seneca Hs?
The largest demographic group at Seneca Hs is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seneca Hs?
Seneca Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Hs rank among high schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Seneca Hs ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Wattsburg Area Sd?
Besides Seneca Hs, Wattsburg Area Sd also operates Wattsburg Area El Ctr (488 students) and Wattsburg Area Ms (383 students). See the Wattsburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.