Seneca Valley High

Public, Magnet 9-12

19401 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874-1599

(240) 740-6400

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,682

Feeder schools for Seneca Valley High:

Elementary:	Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
	Lake Seneca Elementary
	Waters Landing Elementary
Middle:	Martin Luther King Junior Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 2,239

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.1%

Hispanic:

34.1%

White:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seneca Valley High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.11. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seneca Valley High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (38.1%), Hispanic (34.1%), White (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seneca Valley High is 14.4, which is the 5^th best among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Seneca Valley High employs 154.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seneca Valley High is $18,682, which is the 8^th highest among 13 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Seneca Valley High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seneca Valley High

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Rank History for all students at Seneca Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	47.38	95^th	201	52.7%
2005	49.99	101^st	204	50.5%
2006	54.55	94^th	204	53.9%
2007	62.73	78^th	209	62.7%
2008	73.17	69^th	214	67.8%
2009	70.09	77^th	213	63.8%
2010	71.41	74^th	220	66.4%
2011	56.72	94^th	183	48.6%
2012	62.88	87^th	187	53.5%
2013	62.04	90^th	185	51.4%
2014	60.78	131^st	231	43.3%
2015	48.24	128^th	233	45.1%
2016	61.96	78^th	233	66.5%
2017	31.65	119^th	180	33.9%
2022	43.11	97^th	225	56.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Seneca Valley High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.20	20^th	31	35.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Seneca Valley High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1235	274	132	44	3	n/a	n/a	0	1688
1990	918	232	103	57	4	n/a	n/a	2	1316
1991	846	223	97	58	4	n/a	n/a	0	1228
1992	856	243	156	105	5	n/a	n/a	0	1365
1993	844	264	147	115	3	n/a	n/a	0	1373
1994	878	293	156	135	5	n/a	n/a	0	1467
1995	958	373	146	170	5	n/a	n/a	0	1652
1996	958	373	146	170	5	n/a	n/a	0	1652
1997	1027	431	191	202	6	n/a	n/a	0	1857
1998	1041	461	202	231	3	n/a	n/a	0	1938
1999	778	356	165	185	5	n/a	n/a	0	1489
2000	765	338	158	196	6	n/a	n/a	0	1463
2001	771	377	160	210	5	n/a	n/a	0	1523
2002	739	465	201	289	6	n/a	n/a	0	1700
2003	739	465	201	289	6	n/a	n/a	0	1700
2004	693	467	187	271	5	n/a	n/a	0	1623
2005	649	487	196	293	1	n/a	n/a	0	1626
2006	632	507	204	341	3	n/a	n/a	0	1687
2007	533	440	190	276	4	n/a	n/a	0	1443
2008	459	429	160	297	4	n/a	n/a	0	1349
2009	435	457	145	302	5	n/a	n/a	0	1344
2010	422	462	151	302	5	n/a	n/a	0	1342
2011	348	421	129	353	3	1	62	0	1317
2012	347	424	136	350	3	1	65	0	1326
2013	312	436	137	360	4	0	57	0	1306
2014	275	433	138	361	2	2	64	0	1275
2015	274	457	142	343	2	3	58	0	1279
2016	235	431	137	349	0	2	44	0	1198
2017	221	405	140	384	2	2	49	0	1203
2018	191	410	141	391	2	2	50	0	1187
2019	171	409	129	423	1	0	48	0	1181
2020	175	445	122	433	2	0	49	0	1226
2021	213	616	168	568	2	1	83	1	1652
2022	260	785	195	688	5	0	105	2	2040
2023	267	853	239	764	3	0	110	3	2239

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seneca Valley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1688	93.4	18.0	n/a
1990	1316	80.6	16.3	2.8
1991	1228	72.9	16.8	3.9
1992	1365	79.2	17.2	7.3
1993	1373	75.5	18.2	7.2
1994	1467	83.1	17.7	10.4
1995	1652	86.7	19.1	11
1996	1652	86.7	19.1	11
1997	1857	96.6	19.2	12
1998	1938	104.6	18.5	11.7
1999	1489	104.6	14.2	14.5
2000	1463	88.1	16.6	14.4
2001	1523	94.6	16.1	12.3
2002	1700	96.8	17.6	14.4
2003	1700	96.8	17.6	14.4
2004	1623	100.0	16.2	13.7
2005	1626	101.0	16.1	15.9
2006	1687	100.0	16.9	20
2007	1443	98.5	14.6	21.3
2008	1349	92.1	14.6	23.9
2009	1344	80.9	16.6	24.3
2010	1342	82.2	16.3	28.6
2011	1317	81.7	16.1	34.4
2012	1326	85.1	15.5	34.5
2013	1306	86.9	15.0	34.7
2014	1275	84.5	15.0	35.4
2015	1279	87.0	14.7	38.3
2016	1198	82.0	14.6	38.4
2017	1203	80.4	14.9	37.1
2018	1187	83.6	14.1	38.2
2019	1181	83.8	14.0	37.6
2020	1226	84.1	14.5	39.7
2021	1652	116.7	14.1	46.7
2022	2040	136.3	14.9	48.8
2023	2239	154.6	14.4	57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seneca Valley High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1688	93.4	18.0	n/a
1990	1316	80.6	16.3	2.8
1991	1228	72.9	16.8	3.9
1992	1365	79.2	17.2	7.3
1993	1373	75.5	18.2	7.2
1994	1467	83.1	17.7	10.4
1995	1652	86.7	19.1	11
1996	1652	86.7	19.1	11
1997	1857	96.6	19.2	12
1998	1938	104.6	18.5	11.7
1999	1489	104.6	14.2	14.5
2000	1463	88.1	16.6	14.4
2001	1523	94.6	16.1	12.3
2002	1700	96.8	17.6	14.4
2003	1700	96.8	17.6	14.4
2004	1623	100.0	16.2	13.7
2005	1626	101.0	16.1	15.9
2006	1687	100.0	16.9	20
2007	1443	98.5	14.6	21.3
2008	1349	92.1	14.6	23.9
2009	1344	80.9	16.6	24.3
2010	1342	82.2	16.3	28.6
2011	1317	81.7	16.1	34.4
2012	1326	85.1	15.5	34.5
2013	1306	86.9	15.0	34.7
2014	1275	84.5	15.0	35.4
2015	1279	87.0	14.7	38.3
2016	1198	82.0	14.6	38.4
2017	1203	80.4	14.9	37.1
2018	1187	83.6	14.1	38.2
2019	1181	83.8	14.0	37.6
2020	1226	84.1	14.5	39.7
2021	1652	116.7	14.1	46.7
2022	2040	136.3	14.9	48.8
2023	2239	154.6	14.4	57.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seneca Valley High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$825 (4.5%)	$17,484 (95.5%)	$18,308
2020	$706 (3.9%)	$17,354 (96.1%)	$18,059
2021	$892 (4.8%)	$17,771 (95.2%)	$18,663
2022	$1,465 (8.7%)	$15,401 (91.3%)	$16,865
2023	$997 (5.3%)	$17,685 (94.7%)	$18,682

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seneca Valley High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1181	2239	89.6%
African American	409	853	108.6%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	129	239	85.3%
Hispanic	423	764	80.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	171	267	56.1%
Two or More Races	48	110	129.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.6%	57.3%	19.7%

Schools Near Seneca Valley High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)			MCAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seneca Valley High	Public, Magnet	9-12	19401 Crystal Rock Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6400	2,239	155	14.4	57.3%	267 (11.9%)	853 (38.1%)	764 (34.1%)	239 (10.7%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	110 (4.9%)								(n/a)			50.0	50.0		$18,682	$997	$17,685
Northwest High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13501 Richter Farm Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-7100	2,484	145	17.1	39.1%	577 (23.2%)	663 (26.7%)	594 (23.9%)	512 (20.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	126 (5.1%)								(n/a)			64.3	64.3		$16,522	$1,268	$15,254
Watkins Mill High	Public, Magnet	9-12	10301 Apple Ridge Rd	Gaithersburg	20879	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 284-4400	1,715	116	14.7	74.5%	94 (5.5%)	390 (22.7%)	1,043 (60.8%)	140 (8.2%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.3%)								(n/a)			33.4	33.4		$19,026	$1,526	$17,499
Clarksburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	22500 Wims Rd	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6000	2,251	131	17.2	41.8%	309 (13.7%)	664 (29.5%)	606 (26.9%)	548 (24.3%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	110 (4.9%)	56.3	38^th of 146 public high schools	74.0%					(n/a)	19.4		65.4	65.4	19.4	$16,902	$1,107	$15,795
Quince Orchard High	Public	9-12	15800 Quince Orchard Rd	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3600	2,154	131	16.4	41.1%	737 (34.2%)	350 (16.2%)	721 (33.5%)	234 (10.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	102 (4.7%)								(n/a)			65.0	65.0		$17,071	$842	$16,229
Gaithersburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	101 Education Blvd	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 284-4500	2,436	171	14.2	65.8%	232 (9.5%)	521 (21.4%)	1,452 (59.6%)	156 (6.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	65 (2.7%)								(n/a)			40.5	40.5		$18,719	$1,183	$17,536
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol	Public	6-12	15000 Broschart Rd	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 251-6900	84	22	3.8	63.1%	23 (27.4%)	31 (36.9%)	17 (20.2%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.3%)								(n/a)		10.0	33.3	25.7		$72,851	$25,663	$47,188
Damascus High	Public	9-12	25921 Ridge Rd	Damascus	20872	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 207-2400	1,414	87	16.3	32.2%	571 (40.4%)	197 (13.9%)	401 (28.4%)	164 (11.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (5.5%)	61.6	28^th of 146 public high schools	80.8%					(n/a)	11.9		64.3	64.3	11.9	$19,274	$1,407	$17,867
Thomas S. Wootton High	Public	9-12	2100 Wootton Pkwy	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1500	1,911	105	18.2	12.8%	711 (37.2%)	224 (11.7%)	157 (8.2%)	732 (38.3%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (4.2%)	85.5	2^nd of 146 public high schools	98.6%		80.7	5^th of 127 public high schools	96.1%	3	9.6		85.1	85.1	9.6	$16,616	$1,054	$15,562
Col. Zadok Magruder High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5939 Muncaster Mill Rd	Rockville	20855	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-5550	1,686	109	15.4	51.3%	357 (21.2%)	316 (18.7%)	711 (42.2%)	220 (13.0%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (4.4%)								(n/a)			60.4	60.4		$18,668	$1,491	$17,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Seneca Valley High

What is the racial makeup of Seneca Valley High?

Students at Seneca Valley High are 38% African American, 34% Hispanic, 12% White, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Seneca Valley High?

Seneca Valley High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Elementary : Lake Seneca Elementary
Elementary : Waters Landing Elementary
Middle : Martin Luther King Junior Middle

How many students attend Seneca Valley High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,239 students attended Seneca Valley High.

What district is Seneca Valley High in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

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