Central High School vs. Seneca High School
Should you attend Central High School or Seneca High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Seneca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 305 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 361 students in grades 9-12, Seneca High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
305 students
361 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%


Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
36 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2160 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1421 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90-94%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
78
92
Grade 10 Students
79
87
Grade 11 Students
66
95
Grade 12 Students
82
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
9%
11%


% Black
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n/a


% White
87%
87%


% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%


Diversity Score
0.24
0.23


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
27%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

