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West Potomac High

Alexandria, Virginia · Grades 9 to 12 · Fairfax County Public Schools

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About West Potomac High

West Potomac High is a public school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 2,710 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Alexandria. With about 210.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.9 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Fairfax County. There are 82 other schools within 5 miles. Fairfax County Public Schools runs 195 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
Phone	(703) 718-2500
School district	Fairfax County Public Schools
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	2,710
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	210.4
Students per teacher	12.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Fairfax County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510126000489). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Bucknell ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Alexandria · 0.5 mi Belle View ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Alexandria · 0.6 mi Mount Eagle ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Alexandria · 0.8 mi Bryant HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Alexandria · 0.8 mi St Louis Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Alexandria · 0.9 mi Montessori School of AlexandriaPrivate · Grades PreK to 4Alexandria · 1 mi Browne AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Alexandria · 1.2 mi Groveton ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Alexandria · 1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Potomac High serve?

West Potomac High serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend West Potomac High?

West Potomac High reported 2,710 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Potomac High?

About 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,710 students and 210.4 teachers in federal data.

Is West Potomac High a public or charter school?

West Potomac High is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Potomac High in?

West Potomac High is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/fairfax-county-public-schools/

Where is West Potomac High located?

West Potomac High is at 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307. The phone number is (703) 718-2500.

How many other schools are near West Potomac High?

There are 82 other schools within 5 miles of West Potomac High in our directory.