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West Potomac High

PublicGrades 9–12
Alexandria, Virginia · Fairfax County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,681
Student:Teacher15.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch49%
Title INo
West Potomac
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
2,681
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
49%-16.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

West Potomac High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Alexandria, Virginia. The school enrolls 2,681 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,681 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictFairfax County Public Schools
County51059
CityAlexandria
ZIP22307
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510126000489

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,681

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %49%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)