VAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

West Potomac High — School Profile & District Info

High|Alexandria, Virginia|Fairfax County Public Schools

Alexandria, VA 22307

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,681
Student:Teacher
15.7:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
48.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
72%
50th percentile in VA
Math Proficiency
54%
46th percentile in VA
Graduation Rate
90%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
28 courses offered
796 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
264 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
573 test takers
Athletics
21 sports, 37 teams
695 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Near average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,758
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
199.16
86% fully certified
Counselors
13
Psychologists
2
Social Workers
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
7
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,975
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,588
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$20,708
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 25%Local 67%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$572,410
-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr
Washington, DC metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
10.0%
Below 150% poverty line
4.1%
Unemployment rate
7.5%
Uninsured residents
6.7%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
30,476
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
27,734
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
10,219 (37%)
Autism
5,166 (19%)
Other Health Impairment
3,908 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
3,524 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
1,613 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
906 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,710
Current enrollment
Stable(-0% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Potomac High

West Potomac High currently enrolls 2,681 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in VA.

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