Potomac High School vs. Forest Park High School
Should I attend Potomac High School or Forest Park High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Potomac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Forest Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,003 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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,308 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park 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 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,003 students
2,308 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
125 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#521 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
87%
Graduation Rate
86%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
598
633
Grade 10 Students
494
543
Grade 11 Students
422
564
Grade 12 Students
489
568
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
30%
27%
% Black
45%
29%
% White
10%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%