Very Good
#1081 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
Seneca Valley HS
High School · Seneca Valley Sd · Harmony, PA
A Seneca Valley Sd high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
128 Seneca School Rd, Harmony, PA 16037
- Math 41% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Seneca Valley HS score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 53% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Seneca Valley HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,078
Median home value
$331,200
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Seneca Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seneca Valley HS is listed in Seneca Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seneca Valley HS
Seneca Valley HS is a public high school in Harmony, PA, part of Seneca Valley Sd, serving approximately 2,294 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,081 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seneca Valley HS
What grades does Seneca Valley HS serve?
Seneca Valley HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seneca Valley HS?
Seneca Valley HS has an enrollment of approximately 2,294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Valley HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Seneca Valley HS is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seneca Valley HS rank in PA?
Seneca Valley HS ranks #1,081 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Seneca Valley HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Seneca Valley HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Valley HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seneca Valley HS has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Seneca Valley HS a charter school?
No, Seneca Valley HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seneca Valley HS a Title I school?
No, Seneca Valley HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seneca Valley HS?
23.3% of students at Seneca Valley HS 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
- 2,294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 171
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (724) 452-6041
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16037)
- 4,840
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16037; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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