Seneca Valley High School

19401 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, Seneca Valley 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
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 (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in MD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Seneca Valley High School's student population of 2,040 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,040 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
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School Rankings

Seneca Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#182 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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35-39%
20%
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56%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
34%
21%
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Black
38%
33%
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White
13%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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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 schools are Seneca Valley High School often compared to?
Seneca Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School by visitors of our site.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,040 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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