School Overview
South Seneca Middle/High School, located in Ovid, New York, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Finger Lakes region. As a combined middle and high school facility, it provides a structured academic environment designed to support students through their formative adolescent years, transitioning them from middle school foundational learning into high school graduation and post-secondary preparation. The school is part of the South Seneca Central School District, which emphasizes a commitment to fostering student growth in a smaller, close-knit rural setting.

The institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By integrating middle and high school levels, the facility aims to provide continuity in student development and maintain a strong connection between the faculty and the local community. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, South Seneca Middle/High School strives to prepare its students for future success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education, all while maintaining the supportive atmosphere characteristic of a small-town school district.
329
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH SENECA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White305
Hispanic10
Black4
Asian2
Two or More7
American Indian1
  • White
    305 (92.7%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.1%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SOUTH SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)869-9636
Website: http://www.southseneca.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 152
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 43
Grade 9 54
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 46
Grade 12 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH SENECA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 647
Grade 747
Grade 843
Grade 954
Grade 1043
Grade 1146
Grade 1249
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH SENECA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17452.9%
Male15547.1%