Serving 1,018 students in grades 9-12, Seneca High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,018 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seneca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Seneca High School's student population of 1,018 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seneca High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seneca High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
82%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seneca High School's ranking?
Seneca High School is ranked #1456 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Seneca High School often compared to?
Seneca High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seneca High School?
The graduation rate of Seneca High School is 84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Seneca High School?
1,018 students attend Seneca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Seneca High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca High School?
Seneca High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seneca High School offer ?
Seneca High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Seneca High School part of?
Seneca High School is part of Lenape Regional High School District.
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