Northwest High School vs. Seneca Valley High School
Should you attend Northwest 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
Top Rankings
Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,300 students in grades 9-12, Northwest High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,409 students in grades 9-12, Seneca Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,300 students
2,409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
159 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#508 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
591
747
Grade 10 Students
559
576
Grade 11 Students
580
466
Grade 12 Students
570
620
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
11%
% Hispanic
26%
36%
% Black
26%
37%
% White
21%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%