Serving 2,173 students in grades 9-12, Potomac High School ranks in the top 30% 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 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Potomac High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Potomac High School?
The graduation rate of Potomac High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Potomac High School?
2,173 students attend Potomac High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Potomac High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potomac High School?
Potomac High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac High School offer ?
Potomac High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potomac High School part of?
I was a student at Potomac for my Freshman year and I will start of with how much I hated it there. The teachers and the staff were amazing, however the students were as sharp as school provided safety scissors (Which I'm not sure is allowed in Potomac, or compasses with medal points or any other points, so you could only use paper compasses). They were very disrespectful towards teachers, towards students, and immature. They behaved like Middle School kids who never grew up. I would not recommend the school, despite how amazing the teacher were. The normal classes were very slow, and their advanced classes was an average class in Torrance USD schools. They had a great variety of courses. ROTC was a huge hit since the school is near the Quantico Base.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - fadil
55/24/2014
i am a currentlu a freshmen at Potomac. all of the teachers strive for excellence in all students. we have several extracurricular activities including key club, future business leaders of America, and robotics. We are also home of the varsity boys basketball state champion.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - scien
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