Seneca Valley High School serves 2,040 students in grades 9-12.
Seneca Valley High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,040 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seneca Valley 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
Diversity
School Overview
Seneca Valley High School's student population of 2,040 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,040 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seneca Valley High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Seneca Valley High School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
34%
21%
Black
38%
33%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seneca Valley High School's ranking?
Seneca Valley High School is ranked #182 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seneca Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Seneca Valley High School is 89%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Seneca Valley High School?
2,040 students attend Seneca Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Seneca Valley High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seneca Valley High School?
Seneca Valley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seneca Valley High School offer ?
Seneca Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seneca Valley High School part of?
Seneca Valley High School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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