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#946 of 1,851 schools in VA
West Potomac High
High School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
- Math 70% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Potomac High score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Potomac High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$140,559
Median home value
$752,700
Median rent
$1,906/mo
College educated
70%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #120 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Potomac High is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Potomac High
West Potomac High is a public high school in Alexandria, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,681 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #946 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Potomac High
What grades does West Potomac High serve?
West Potomac High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Potomac High?
West Potomac High has an enrollment of approximately 2,681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Potomac High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Potomac High is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Potomac High rank in VA?
West Potomac High ranks #946 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is West Potomac High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Potomac High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Potomac High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Potomac High has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Potomac High a charter school?
No, West Potomac High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Potomac High a Title I school?
No, West Potomac High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Potomac High?
48.9% of students at West Potomac High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 171
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (703) 718-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22307)
- 10,205
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22307; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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