WEST POTOMAC HIGH

2,764 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Potomac High School, located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a large, diverse public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system. Known for its strong sense of community, the school offers a comprehensive academic program, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This rigorous curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and is supported by a faculty committed to fostering both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond academics, West Potomac boasts a vibrant extracurricular scene that plays a central role in the student experience. The school is well-regarded for its competitive athletic programs, award-winning fine and performing arts departments, and a vast selection of student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing high academic standards with a wide variety of social and extracurricular opportunities, West Potomac creates an inclusive environment that encourages students to pursue their unique interests while building strong connections within their local Alexandria community.

2,764

Total Students

165.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST POTOMAC HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	911
Hispanic	1,110
Black	455
Asian	162
Two or More	116
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,110 (40.2 %)
White
911 (33.0 %)
Black
455 (16.5 %)
Asian
162 (5.9 %)
Two or More
116 (4.2 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)718-2500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,764
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	165.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	165

* 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 9 746

Grade 10 660

Grade 11 645

Grade 12 713