Very Good
#291 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 22% in state
Nemaha Central High School
High School · Nemaha Central · Seneca, KS
A high school in Seneca, KS where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
214 N. 11th, Seneca, KS 66538
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 34% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nemaha Central High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nemaha Central 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low166/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,076
Median home value
$252,900
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66538; 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.
Nemaha Central
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nemaha Central High School is listed in Nemaha Central; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nemaha Central High School
Nemaha Central High School is a public high school in Seneca, KS, part of Nemaha Central, serving approximately 224 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nemaha Central High School
What grades does Nemaha Central High School serve?
Nemaha Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nemaha Central High School?
Nemaha Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nemaha Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nemaha Central High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nemaha Central High School rank in KS?
Nemaha Central High School ranks #291 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Nemaha Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nemaha Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Nemaha Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nemaha Central High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Nemaha Central High School a charter school?
No, Nemaha Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nemaha Central High School a Title I school?
No, Nemaha Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nemaha Central High School?
16.1% of students at Nemaha Central 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nemaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (785) 336-3557
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 66538)
- 3,577
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 66538; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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