JCPS officials break ground on new $100 million Seneca High School campus

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new high school is being built in Louisville's Bon Air neighborhood.

Jefferson County Public Schools officials just broke ground Wednesday for the new Seneca High School. The $100 million building — built on the same site as the current school — will soon have state-of-the-art agricultural facilities, including a barn, full workshop, greenhouse and a floral shop, where the community can order floral arrangements from students.

It will give students a chance to explore career options with hands-on learning. This new facility will include space for the school's Agriscience and Leadership and Health Science areas.

"From an operational standpoint, this new facility is a game-changer for Seneca," JCPS Chief Operations Officer Rob Fulk said in a news release Wednesday. "By implementing a Zero Energy Ready design and a geothermal HVAC system, we are not only reducing our environmental footprint but also ensuring significantly lower operational costs for decades to come. This project demonstrates our commitment to building sustainable, efficient, and resilient schools that provide the modern learning environments our students and staff deserve."

The project is expected to be complete ahead of the 2028-29 school year.

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