SENECA HIGH SCHOOL
Seneca HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wattsburg Area SD school district, located in Erie, PA with about 457 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 31 teachers, Seneca HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 at 10770 Wattsburg Road in Erie, Pennsylvania, serves as the sole high school within the Wattsburg Area School District. It functions as a central hub for students in the rural and suburban communities of the district, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where students are encouraged to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Seneca High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through its commitment to school spirit and local engagement. By leveraging its affiliation with the Wattsburg Area School District, the school provides a supportive learning atmosphere that focuses on student achievement and character building. For those looking for specific information regarding school calendars, administrative policies, or athletic schedules, the district’s official website at http://www.wattsburg.org serves as the primary resource for the community and families.
For more information, contact Seneca HS at (814) 824-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Erie, PA 16509-6422
(814) 824-3400
http://www.wattsburg.org
SENECA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Erie, PA with about 457 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wattsburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 31.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not 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 457 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SENECA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
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.