Potomac High School
Potomac High School serves 2,029 students in grades 9-12.
Potomac High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Potomac High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Potomac High School's student population of 2,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,029 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 120 teachers |
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School Comparison
Potomac High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Potomac High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1131 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 60% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 16% |
| Black | 50% | 22% |
| White | 12% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince William County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Potomac High School is Freedom High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Potomac Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mary Williams Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dumfries Mary Williams Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 77%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 751 students10
0.4 miles
3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376 0.4 PK-5 751 - Dumfries Potomac Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 71%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,261 student10
0.4 miles
3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996 0.4 6-8 1,261 - Woodbridge River Oaks Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 73%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 737 students10
1.1 miles
16950 Mcguffeys Trail
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 441-0050 1.1 PK-5 737 - Woodbridge Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 71%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 845 students10
1.4 miles
15500 Benita Fitzgerald Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 583-4195 1.4 PK-5 845 - Woodbridge Leesylvania Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 73%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 797 students10
1.5 miles
15800 Neabsco Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 670-8268 1.5 PK-5 797
School Reviews
| 2 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 |
| 5 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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