West Potomac High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22307 · Fairfax County Public Schools
#117 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#2090 of 16,910 nationally
About West Potomac High
West Potomac High is a public high located in Alexandria, in the Fairfax County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,710 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 117th of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,710.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; West Potomac High ranks 22nd of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Potomac High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,710
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Potomac High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bucknell Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
319 students · 848 m away
Belle View Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students · 1.0 km away
Mount Eagle Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
361 students · 1.3 km away
Groveton Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
764 students · 2.1 km away
Hybla Valley Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
878 students · 2.3 km away
Virginia Hills Early Childhood Resource Center
Alexandria · Public other · Grades PK–PK
249 students · 2.6 km away
Hollin Meadows Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
594 students · 2.7 km away
Cameron Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students · 3.3 km away
Lyles-Crouch Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students · 3.6 km away
Whitman Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
828 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Potomac High a good school?
West Potomac High has a Success Index (US) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #117 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Potomac High rank in Virginia?
West Potomac High ranks #117 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #2090 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Potomac High?
West Potomac High had 2,710 students in 2025.
Is West Potomac High a elementary school or a high school?
West Potomac High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Potomac High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Potomac High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.