Seneca Valley High School

Seneca Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
19401 Crystal Rock Dr,  Germantown, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
3.7
4.3
2,040 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
159
Full Time Teachers
159
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
48.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
25.4%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
275:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
48.9%
Black
38.1%
Hispanic
34.1%
White
11.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#24 Most Diverse Public HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 658 Students
Towson University 471 Students
Montgomery College 264 Students
Howard University 200 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 189 Students
Johns Hopkins University 178 Students
Morgan State University 173 Students
University of Maryland - Baltimore 169 Students
Georgetown University 161 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 160 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 162 Students
Biology 147 Students
Psychology 137 Students
Nursing 126 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 105 Students
Computer Science 90 Students
Architecture 65 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 54 Students
Pre-Law Studies 53 Students
Marketing 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 371 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/5/2025
Passing/getting good grades is too easy. Music programs are great but higher-ups barely fund them. Teachers are friendly but some are gossipy or don't seem to like kids. Counseling services can be awful and it feels like half of admin does not know how to handle situations properly. Losing a lot of good educators because of this.
4.0 Alum
7/6/2025
Seneca Valley High School allowed for many people like myself to experience and be immersed into many cultures. This school also allowed for many opportunities to excel in subjects and had great teachers that truly cared about your education.
2.0
2/21/2025
come here if you want to face lots of w33d smokers, and horrible athletes. seneca just has a bad rep. wound recommend
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/1/2023
Am very impressed with Seneca Valley. It’s community involvement and dedication to the students is commendable. My daughter is excited to go to school because of her peers and the staff.
5.0 parent
6/30/2023
I am a proud SVHS parent and grateful to have such a nice school in our community!
5.0 parent
11/19/2021
Great school with excellent staff and opportunities for students.
5.0 parent
6/15/2021
Seneca Valley's academic and career choices were motivation for my middle school children. The support we received from their teachers, administrators and counselors was helpful! Their professionalism was always appreciated!

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Seneca Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Germantown, MD, in the Germantown neighborhood, and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,040 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Seneca Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $484,976. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northwest High School, Longview School, Butler Montessori, and more. Learn more about what Germantown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Seneca Valley High School.

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