South Seneca Middle/High School

South Seneca Middle/High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
7263 Main St,  Ovid, NY
South Seneca Central School District
3.2
2.3
339 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Tim Houseknecht
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
540
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
30.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
14%
State Average
20%
Math
40%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
168:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
95.3%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
SUNY Finger Lakes Community College 20 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 17 Students
SUNY Brockport 16 Students
SUNY Oswego 16 Students
Cornell University 15 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 13 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 12 Students
SUNY Cortland 12 Students
Boston University 10 Students
Ithaca College 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 10 Students
Environmental Science 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Business 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 5 Students
Music Teacher Education 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 26 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
8/23/2016
Love the small tight knit community an small group of friends..pretty much hated everyone else though
3.0 NicheUser
6/8/2016
For the most part, South Seneca High School has an amazing staff. But there are a few teachers and teaching aides that make me question the hiring committee.
3.0 NicheUser
9/29/2014
One good thing is all doors are locked and you have to go to the main door to get buzzed in. I feel safe in my school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
9/9/2019
Used to be a really good school but it has gone to pot now. They need to get rid of a few people and hire better ones
5.0 parent
9/15/2017
My two students (now in 4th and 6th grade) have had wonderful educational experiences at this school. I do not worry too much about state test scoring due to the small sample of students our school has enrolled. My children have had wonderful caring teachers. I was even called at home the night prio...
1.0 student
8/19/2013
this school is terrible it says it has a no bullying policy but a lot of students get bullied and nothing happens about it.

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South Seneca Middle/High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Ovid, NY and is served by the South Seneca Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 339 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. South Seneca Middle/High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Interlaken Christian School, Grove Creek School, Lake View School, and more. Learn more about what Ovid has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Seneca Middle/High School.

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