Seneca Valley High

19401 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/senecavalleyhs/

2,409 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Seneca Valley High School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a prominent secondary institution within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school has recently undergone a massive modernization project, resulting in a state-of-the-art campus designed to foster 21st-century learning. The facility features advanced science labs, specialized career readiness spaces, and sustainable architecture that reflects the school's commitment to innovation and environmental consciousness.

Academically, Seneca Valley is well-regarded for its robust Career Readiness Programs, which offer students specialized pathways in fields such as information technology, construction trades, health professions, and culinary arts. Beyond its vocational offerings, the school provides a comprehensive range of Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, Seneca Valley strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for both higher education and the global workforce.

2,409

Total Students

159.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seneca Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	861
Black	892
Asian	269
Two or More	105
American Indian	3

Black
892 (37.1%)
Hispanic
861 (35.8%)
White
274 (11.4%)
Asian
269 (11.2%)
Two or More
105 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-6400
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/senecavalleyhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	159.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	967
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	218

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 747

Grade 10 576

Grade 11 466

Grade 12 620