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Seneca Valley High School vs. Northwest High School

Should you attend Seneca Valley High School or Northwest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Seneca Valley High School
19401 Crystal Rock Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Northwest High School
13501 Richter Farm Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Seneca Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Northwest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 2,386 students in grades 9-12, Seneca Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,386 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,386 students
2,386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seneca Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seneca Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
144 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seneca Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seneca Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#508 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#145 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seneca Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
51%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seneca Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seneca Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seneca Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
95%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Seneca Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Seneca Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwest High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
699
570
Grade 10 Students
662
649
Grade 11 Students
530
575
Grade 12 Students
495
592
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
37%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
12%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seneca Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seneca Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seneca Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seneca Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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