Serving 1,606 students in grades 9-12, Potomac Falls High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Potomac Falls High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac Falls High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Potomac Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Potomac Falls High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Potomac Falls High School?
1,606 students attend Potomac Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Potomac Falls High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potomac Falls High School?
Potomac Falls High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac Falls High School offer ?
Potomac Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potomac Falls High School part of?
Teachers are kind, and always helping students when they need it. Prepares you well for college.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous
42/10/2020
As a current sophomore, I know a great deal about my school. The science department here is incredible, as are the English and history departments. The math department could use work, however. School lunches are good, students are kind and motivated, and the staff is quite helpful. Our music and drama programs are great, and most of our sports are as well. I highly recommend PFHS to new potential students. Go Panthers!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jennifer
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