SENECA HIGH SCHOOL
Seneca High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 1,285 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 95 teachers, Seneca High has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Seneca High School, located in the Buechel area of Louisville, Kentucky, is a comprehensive public high school serving students within the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. Known for its diverse student body and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a broad academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses and various elective pathways designed to prepare students for both college and career readiness.
Beyond its core academic mission, Seneca High places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its efforts to foster an inclusive environment, frequently leveraging its location and diverse population to provide students with a well-rounded social and educational experience aimed at promoting personal growth and civic responsibility.
For more information, contact Seneca High at (502) 485-8323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8323
SENECA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 1,285 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 1,285
- Teachers:
- 95.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,285 students
- Black or African American
- 39.6%
- White
- 34.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.