For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 270 students in Seneca Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Seneca Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
270 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Seneca Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,448 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,537 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,448
$17,038
Spending / Student
$16,537
$17,011
Best Seneca Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seneca Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Main St
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Seneca, WI 54654
(608) 734-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seneca Area School District?
Seneca Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 270 students.
What is the rank of Seneca Area School District?
Seneca Area School District is ranked #222 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca Area School District?
95% of Seneca Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seneca Area School District?
Seneca Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Seneca Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,537 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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