SOUTH SENECA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
321 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
South Seneca Middle/High School, located in Ovid, New York, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Finger Lakes region. As a combined middle and high school facility, it provides a structured academic environment designed to support students through their formative adolescent years, transitioning them from middle school foundational learning into high school graduation and post-secondary preparation. The school is part of the South Seneca Central School District, which emphasizes a commitment to fostering student growth in a smaller, close-knit rural setting.
The institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By integrating middle and high school levels, the facility aims to provide continuity in student development and maintain a strong connection between the faculty and the local community. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, South Seneca Middle/High School strives to prepare its students for future success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education, all while maintaining the supportive atmosphere characteristic of a small-town school district.
The institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By integrating middle and high school levels, the facility aims to provide continuity in student development and maintain a strong connection between the faculty and the local community. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, South Seneca Middle/High School strives to prepare its students for future success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education, all while maintaining the supportive atmosphere characteristic of a small-town school district.
321
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 306 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White306 (95.3 %)
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Hispanic6 (1.9 %)
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Black3 (0.9 %)
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Asian3 (0.9 %)
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Two or More2 (0.6 %)
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American Indian1 (0.3 %)
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: | SOUTH SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (607)869-9636 |
| Website: | http://www.southseneca.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 321 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 152 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
49
Grade 7
47
Grade 8
46
Grade 9
46
Grade 10
53
Grade 11
43
Grade 12
37
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 49 |
| Grade 7 | 47 |
| Grade 8 | 46 |
| Grade 9 | 46 |
| Grade 10 | 53 |
| Grade 11 | 43 |
| Grade 12 | 37 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 164 | 51.1% |
| Male | 157 | 48.9% |