Potomac Falls High

46400 Algonkian Pkwy
Potomac Falls, VA 20165

www.lcps.org/pfhs

1,662 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Potomac Falls High School, located in the Cascades area of Sterling, Virginia, is a prominent secondary school within the Loudoun County Public Schools district. Since its opening in 1997, the school has cultivated a reputation for balancing high academic standards with a robust extracurricular culture. Serving a diverse student population, Potomac Falls offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career and technical education programs, and extensive fine and performing arts opportunities, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community spirit and its "Panther Pride." Potomac Falls maintains a highly competitive athletic program that has secured numerous state and regional championships, alongside a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. The school’s facilities and location provide a central hub for the surrounding community, fostering an environment where academic achievement, artistic expression, and athletic excellence are highly encouraged and celebrated.

1,662

Total Students

139.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potomac Falls High
Demographic	Student Count
White	673
Hispanic	489
Black	153
Asian	230
Two or More	103
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
673 (40.5%)
Hispanic
489 (29.4%)
Asian
230 (13.8%)
Black
153 (9.2%)
Two or More
103 (6.2%)
American Indian
10 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(571)434-3200
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/pfhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	139.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	551
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	79

* 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 9 413

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 429

Grade 12 407

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Potomac Falls High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	413
Grade 10	413
Grade 11	429
Grade 12	407

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Potomac Falls High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	808	48.6%
Male	854	51.4%

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High School 9th - 12th