Seneca Valley High Overview &amp; Highlights Guide (2026 List)

About Seneca Valley High

Seneca Valley High School is a public high school in Germantown, Maryland, that serves grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. The school has about 2,400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1, which helps students get the help they need with their schoolwork. Seneca Valley High School is known as one of the best schools in the area. It offers Advanced Placement classes, and about 34% of students take them. The school has a very diverse student body, with about 88% of students being minorities and almost 48% being economically disadvantaged. The data on academic proficiency for the years 2025–2026 shows that math proficiency is about 3% and reading proficiency is about 47%. This shows that there has been a lot of work put into improving academics. Students have access to standardized testing opportunities, including SAT and ACT, when appropriate. Seneca Valley High School is in a lively Germantown neighborhood with strong community ties. It is known for being welcoming and dedicated to helping students grow over time.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 47% in Reading.

159

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

8

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

2386

Total Students

$73140

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 12.2%

Asian 10.56%

Hispanic 34.53%

Black 37.38%

Two+ Races 4.82%

Native Am. 0.17%

White

12.2%

Asian

10.56%

Hispanic

34.53%

Black

37.38%

Two+ Races

4.82%

Native Am.

0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2386

48.37%

1154 Female

51.34%

1225 Male

Student Population

2386 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

340 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Seneca Valley High Contact Information

Address

19401 Crystal Rock Dr, Germantown, MD, 20874

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Phone

(240) 740-6400

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Website

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/senecavalleyhs/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The new building at Seneca Valley High School is 439,000 square feet and has LEED Silver Certification for being environmentally friendly. That makes it the best school around. Students can now ask to give a speech at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026. They want seniors to share their unique perspectives and experiences as leaders. The school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are very thorough and give students hands-on training in fields that are in high demand, such as cybersecurity, automotive technology, and architectural design.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Seneca Valley High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q4. Does Seneca Valley High support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. How does Seneca Valley High keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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