Seneca High

Summary:

Seneca High is a public high school in Seneca, Missouri, serving 488 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Seneca R-VII District, which is ranked 163 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One notable aspect of Seneca High is its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (12.7%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 0% to 7.42% Native American students. However, the school's proficiency rates on MAP/End of Course exams are generally lower than the state averages, with 2022-2023 rates of 25.2% in Algebra I, 34.5% in Biology I, and 53.2% in English II, compared to state averages of 41.5%, 38.5%, and 54.4%, respectively. Seneca High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but it has consistently been in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, ranking between 179 and 209 out of 352-361 high schools in recent years.

When compared to nearby high schools like Diamond High, McDonald County High, and Joplin High, Seneca High generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower statewide ranking. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.41% to 47.54% in recent years, indicating that it may face socioeconomic challenges that can impact student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1110 Neosho St
       Seneca, MO  64865-9266


(417) 776-3926

District: Seneca R-Vii

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,620 Help


Feeder schools for Seneca High:

Elementary:    Seneca Elementary
Middle:    Seneca Intermediate School
    Seneca Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
American Indian:
14.1%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seneca High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seneca High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), American Indian (14.1%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca High is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Seneca High employs 34.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca High is $10,620.
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Rank History for Seneca High

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Rank History for all students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.00 186th 534 65.2%
2007 65.68 142nd 538 73.6%
2008 68.76 118th 539 78.1%
2009 50.78 230th 507 54.6%
2010 38.98 358th 516 30.6%
2011 39.12 365th 528 30.9%
2012 69.72 75th 522 85.6%
2013 55.70 188th 523 64.1%
2014 55.32 203rd 521 61.0%
2015 49.52 245th 504 51.4%
2016 49.43 199th 401 50.4%
2017 42.70 252nd 404 37.6%
2018 46.86 217th 468 53.6%
2019 20.54 388th 460 15.7%
2021 39.67 209th 358 41.6%
2022 39.69 196th 361 45.7%
2023 41.86 179th 352 49.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.48 182nd 382 52.4%
2019 16.02 343rd 368 6.8%
2021 34.73 175th 255 31.4%
2022 50.50 108th 250 56.8%
2023 39.88 158th 268 41.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.13 80th 95 15.8%
2019 11.84 97th 103 5.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.07 1st 1 0.0%
2024 27.86 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Seneca High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.72 224th 440 49.1%
2019 11.40 408th 430 5.1%
2021 23.57 246th 309 20.4%
2022 31.71 205th 310 33.9%
2023 25.00 225th 302 25.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Seneca High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 395 395
1992 401 0 1 0 23 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 399 0 2 3 37 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 386 0 0 0 41 n/a n/a 0 427
1995 458 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 458 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 400 1 6 2 59 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 427 2 3 1 55 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 435 1 3 4 52 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 468 1 3 22 45 n/a n/a 0 539
2001 493 0 3 3 53 n/a n/a 0 552
2002 474 3 4 3 69 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 474 3 4 3 69 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 494 2 6 1 64 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 489 1 8 4 74 n/a n/a 0 576
2006 444 1 9 3 96 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 469 4 10 6 106 n/a n/a 0 595
2008 426 3 4 4 97 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 377 2 4 6 122 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 382 3 6 11 137 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 356 4 10 13 132 0 0 0 515
2012 342 3 7 12 124 0 1 0 489
2013 334 1 5 11 96 1 4 0 452
2014 346 4 4 10 91 2 3 0 460
2015 355 2 3 16 75 2 4 0 457
2016 346 6 3 15 64 4 4 0 442
2017 369 7 4 18 69 3 6 0 476
2018 344 6 3 16 76 1 3 0 449
2019 352 8 3 11 84 1 6 0 465
2020 367 4 3 17 81 1 8 0 481
2021 371 5 3 15 74 0 9 0 477
2022 354 7 2 16 68 0 14 0 461
2023 378 6 3 22 62 1 16 0 488
2024 354 7 3 17 64 2 8 0 455

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seneca High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 395 23.1 17.0 n/a
1992 425 23.6 18.0 n/a
1993 441 23.6 18.7 n/a
1994 427 23.6 18.1 0
1995 458 26.8 17.1 n/a
1996 458 26.8 17.1 n/a
1997 468 28.0 16.7 10.9
1998 488 29.5 16.5 13.7
1999 495 27.2 18.2 18.4
2000 539 31.5 17.1 17.6
2001 552 34.7 15.9 24.3
2002 553 36.2 15.3 24.6
2003 553 36.2 15.3 24.6
2004 567 37.7 15.0 27
2005 576 37.3 15.4 27.4
2006 553 37.8 14.6 32
2007 595 37.7 15.8 33.4
2008 534 37.0 14.4 39.3
2009 511 33.3 15.3 27.6
2010 539 34.4 15.6 35.4
2011 515 32.7 15.7 37.3
2012 489 33.9 14.4 40.1
2013 452 34.2 13.1 44.9
2014 460 33.5 13.7 51.3
2015 457 33.0 13.8 52.3
2016 442 32.0 13.8 42.5
2017 476 31.8 14.9 37.2
2018 449 32.1 13.9 49.9
2019 465 31.9 14.5 51.6
2020 481 32.1 14.9 49.7
2021 477 32.8 14.5 39.4
2022 461 33.8 13.6 43.6
2023 488 35.2 13.8 47.5
2024 455 34.8 13.0 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seneca High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 395 23.1 17.0 n/a
1992 425 23.6 18.0 n/a
1993 441 23.6 18.7 n/a
1994 427 23.6 18.1 0
1995 458 26.8 17.1 n/a
1996 458 26.8 17.1 n/a
1997 468 28.0 16.7 10.9
1998 488 29.5 16.5 13.7
1999 495 27.2 18.2 18.4
2000 539 31.5 17.1 17.6
2001 552 34.7 15.9 24.3
2002 553 36.2 15.3 24.6
2003 553 36.2 15.3 24.6
2004 567 37.7 15.0 27
2005 576 37.3 15.4 27.4
2006 553 37.8 14.6 32
2007 595 37.7 15.8 33.4
2008 534 37.0 14.4 39.3
2009 511 33.3 15.3 27.6
2010 539 34.4 15.6 35.4
2011 515 32.7 15.7 37.3
2012 489 33.9 14.4 40.1
2013 452 34.2 13.1 44.9
2014 460 33.5 13.7 51.3
2015 457 33.0 13.8 52.3
2016 442 32.0 13.8 42.5
2017 476 31.8 14.9 37.2
2018 449 32.1 13.9 49.9
2019 465 31.9 14.5 51.6
2020 481 32.1 14.9 49.7
2021 477 32.8 14.5 39.4
2022 461 33.8 13.6 43.6
2023 488 35.2 13.8 47.5
2024 455 34.8 13.0 45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seneca High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $495 (5.0%) $9,416 (95.0%) $9,911
2020 $491 (5.4%) $8,609 (94.6%) $9,100
2021 $1,874 (18.2%) $8,421 (81.8%) $10,295
2022 $1,939 (18.3%) $8,681 (81.7%) $10,620

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seneca High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 388th of 460 High schoolsRanks 179th of 352 High schools
 33.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Seneca High)8.925.2
 16.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Seneca R-Vii)8.925.2
 16.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Seneca High)27.134.5
 7.4%
   End of Course Biology I (Seneca R-Vii)27.134.5
 7.4%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Seneca High)47.153.2
 6.1%
   End of Course English II (Seneca R-Vii)47.153.2
 6.1%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465488
 4.9%
African American86
 25%
American Indian8462
 26.2%
Asian33
Hispanic1122
 100%
Pacific Islander11
White352378
 7.4%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.6%47.5%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Seneca High

Students at Seneca High are 78% White, 14% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Seneca High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Seneca Elementary
Middle : Seneca Intermediate School
Middle : Seneca Junior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Seneca High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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