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Butler Area Sr. High School vs. Seneca Valley High School

Should you attend Butler Area Sr. High School or Seneca Valley 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

School
Butler Area Sr. High School
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Seneca Valley High School
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,968 students in grades 9-12, Butler Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,294 students in grades 9-12, Seneca Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,968 students
2,294 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Butler Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seneca Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Butler Area Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seneca Valley High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
171 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Butler Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seneca Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Butler Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seneca Valley School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1140 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#845 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Butler Area Sr. 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 Seneca Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butler Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Butler Area School District and Pennsylvania 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 Seneca Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seneca Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butler Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Butler Area School District and Pennsylvania 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 Seneca Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seneca Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Butler Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Butler Area School District and Pennsylvania 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 Seneca Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Seneca Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
97%
(Top 5% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Butler Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Butler Area School District and Pennsylvania 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 Seneca Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Seneca Valley School District and Pennsylvania 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 Butler Area Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Seneca Valley High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
516
573
Grade 10 Students
505
592
Grade 11 Students
504
559
Grade 12 Students
443
570

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Butler Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Butler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seneca Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Butler Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Butler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seneca Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Butler Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Butler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seneca Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Butler Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Butler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seneca Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Butler Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Butler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seneca Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Butler Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Butler Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seneca Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seneca Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Butler Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Butler Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seneca Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seneca Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Butler Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Butler Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seneca Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seneca Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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