Seneca High School

www.senecahs.org

385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Seneca High School, located in Seneca, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, trade programs, or higher education. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student development both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Seneca High School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations, which are integral to the school’s culture. These programs allow students to cultivate leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding rural community, the school plays a vital role in the social and developmental landscape of the Seneca area.

385

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seneca High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	41
Two or More	8

White
336 (87.3 %)
Hispanic
41 (10.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Seneca Twp HSD 160
Phone:	(815)357-5000
Website:	http://www.senecahs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 91

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 88

Grade 12 106