Potomac High School

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Potomac High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3401 Panther Pride Dr,  Dumfries, VA
Prince William County Public Schools
3.7
4.5
2,197 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Wright
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
93.7%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
135
Full Time Teachers
135
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
12.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
315:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Black
43.5%
Hispanic
31%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.3%
White
9.1%
Two or more races
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#17 Most Diverse Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University 592 Students
George Mason University 574 Students
Old Dominion University 438 Students
James Madison University 387 Students
University of Virginia 338 Students
Norfolk State University 328 Students
Virginia Tech 303 Students
Virginia State University 256 Students
Northern Virginia Community College 225 Students
Howard University 189 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 165 Students
Computer Science 147 Students
Business 136 Students
Psychology 133 Students
Biology 120 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 110 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 54 Students
Information Technology 54 Students
Computer Software Engineering 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 312 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/30/2024
Overall my experience at Potomac Senior Highschool has been the best, my teachers have helped me throughout all my trials and tribulations, and they haven't given up on me.
3.0 Senior
10/4/2024
The best part of my experience at potomac is the close-knit community of the students. Majority of the students are extremely close to each other and everyone has their own groups. The worst part of my experience at potomac is the lack of care from staff. When it comes down to your scheduling and college conversations, the bare minimum is done, leaving the student's and parents to figure it out themselves.
1.0 Senior
8/31/2024
Some teachers were good, but I didn't connect with the people, and the opportunities didn't match my goals.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 21 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/8/2024
This school has a lot of issues, I have no idea how anyone could rate this school 5 stars. The teachers honestly seem to care (most of them) and there are numerous emails that try to reach the parents. The main issues is the students, a lot of them do not want to learn and cause problems with the ki...
5.0 parent
5/23/2023
Great school , great staff Potomac is a good school with lots of diverse programs, and activities.
5.0 parent
3/12/2018
Great school ! Great teachers and staff
4.0 other
9/7/2016
Potomac is a good school with lots of diverse programs and extra curricular activities. It also boasts a large group of successful alumni.

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Potomac High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dumfries, VA and is served by the Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,197 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Potomac High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 93.7%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $506,124. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedom High School, Evangel Christian School, Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Dumfries has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Potomac High School.

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