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Seneca High School vs. Kankakee High School

Should you attend Seneca High School or Kankakee 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.
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School Overview

School
Seneca High School
307 E Scott St
Seneca, IL 61360
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Kankakee High School
1200 W Jeffery St
Kankakee, IL 60901
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Seneca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 361 students in grades 9-12, Seneca 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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).
Serving 1,447 students in grades 9-12, Kankakee 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
361 students
1,447 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seneca High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kankakee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seneca High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kankakee High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seneca High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kankakee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seneca High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kankakee High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kankakee School District 111 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2046 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#3145 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seneca High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kankakee High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
5%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seneca High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kankakee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kankakee School District 111 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seneca High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kankakee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kankakee School District 111 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in IL)
71%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Seneca High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kankakee High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kankakee School District 111 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Seneca High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kankakee High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
92
336
Grade 10 Students
87
343
Grade 11 Students
95
374
Grade 12 Students
87
394

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kankakee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kankakee School District 111 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kankakee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kankakee School District 111 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kankakee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kankakee School District 111 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
87%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kankakee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kankakee School District 111 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seneca High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kankakee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kankakee School District 111 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.23
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seneca High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kankakee High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kankakee School District 111 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seneca High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kankakee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kankakee School District 111 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seneca High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seneca Township High School District 160 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kankakee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kankakee School District 111 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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