Serving 2,681 students in grades 9-12, West Potomac High School ranks in the top 50% 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 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
West Potomac High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West 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.
West Potomac High School is ranked #827 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are West Potomac High School often compared to?
West Potomac High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Potomac High School?
The graduation rate of West Potomac High School is 89%, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend West Potomac High School?
2,681 students attend West Potomac High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West Potomac High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Potomac High School?
West Potomac High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Potomac High School offer ?
West Potomac High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Potomac High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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