West Potomac High

High Supplemental Virtual Alexandria, VA Grades 09–12 Suburb: Large Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV SchoolScore™ D (51.5)
  • 2,710 Students
  • 210.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.9:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (703)718-2500 Phone

West Potomac High is a public school administered by the Fairfax County Public Schools district in Alexandria, VIRGINIA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 2,710 students enrolled; a 12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Virginia High School Average
Enrollment
2,710.0
State avg: 1,218.0
▲ 122% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.88:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 7% better
Free Lunch %
48.6%
State avg: 62.7%
▼ 22% better
School Details
School Name
West Potomac High
NCESSCH ID
510126000489
State School ID
VA-029-0290900
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6500 Quander Rd
City
Alexandria
State
Virginia
ZIP Code
22307
County
Fairfax County
Metro Area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
5108
State Leg. Upper
51034
State Leg. Lower
51016
Latitude
38.77439
Longitude
-77.07237
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
2,710
Total Students
👩‍🏫
210.5
Teachers FTE
📐
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
210.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)210.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 1,316 48.6%
Not Applicable 1,151 42.5%
District Info
District Name
Fairfax County Public Schools
LEAID
5101260
State LEA ID
VA-029
Phone
(571)423-1010
Website
http://www.fcps.edu
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Falls Church
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$3,724,572K
Federal Revenue
$289,461K
State Revenue
$929,109K
Local Revenue
$2,506,002K
Total Expenditure
$3,784,228K
Instruction Exp.
$2,084,284K
Support Services
$1,210,913K
Other Current Exp.
$117,596K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Potomac High, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Potomac High?
2,710 students are enrolled at West Potomac High, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Potomac High have?
West Potomac High has 210.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does West Potomac High serve?
West Potomac High serves grades 09 through 12.
Is West Potomac High a charter school?
West Potomac High is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Potomac High located in?
West Potomac High is located in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area.
What school district does West Potomac High belong to?
West Potomac High is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district.
How much does Fairfax County Public Schools spend per student?
The Fairfax County Public Schools district spends approximately $1,396,394,096 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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