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#1412 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 37% in state
Seneca High School
High School · Seneca Twp Hsd 160 · Seneca, IL
A Seneca Twp Hsd 160 high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
307 E Scott St, Seneca, IL 61360
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Seneca High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seneca High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,137
Median home value
$240,800
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Seneca Twp Hsd 160
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seneca High School is listed in Seneca Twp HSD 160; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seneca High School
Seneca High School is a public high school in Seneca, IL, part of Seneca Twp Hsd 160, serving approximately 361 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,412 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seneca High School
What grades does Seneca High School serve?
Seneca High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seneca High School?
Seneca High School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seneca High School rank in IL?
Seneca High School ranks #1,412 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Seneca High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seneca High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Seneca High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seneca High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seneca High School a charter school?
No, Seneca High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seneca High School a Title I school?
No, Seneca High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seneca High School?
34.9% of students at Seneca High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaSalle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (815) 357-5000
- Area population (ZIP 61360)
- 3,320
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61360; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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