Christina Hunt
Samson Properties
(202) 883-7197
44 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$490K - $1.3M Price Range
West Potomac High School
Public High School
|
Grade 9-12
6500 Quander Rd,
Alexandria, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Alex Case
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B-
B
A-
C
B-
B+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
172
Full Time Teachers
172
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
67.2%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
201:1
Student Diversity
Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
40.2%
White
33%
Black
16.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University
636 Students
George Mason University
635 Students
University of Virginia
598 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
595 Students
Virginia Tech
582 Students
William & Mary
337 Students
Old Dominion University
272 Students
Northern Virginia Community College
234 Students
Georgetown University
189 Students
Penn State
174 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
291 Students
Biology
189 Students
Psychology
185 Students
Political Science and Government
135 Students
Computer Science
132 Students
Nursing
113 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
108 Students
Marketing
82 Students
Pre-Law Studies
76 Students
Engineering
66 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/24/2025
A good school with the only real problem being the fact that 20% of students skip 1 class a day or more. Aside from attendance the school is really nice.
5/8/2025
I really love my school, Wespo. It's place that's helped me grow and I've made some great memories here. But if there's one thing I'd like to see improve , it's how we welcome new people. Starting at a new school can be tough, and I think we could do more to make new students feel included and comfortable right away.
4/9/2025
West potomac has given me lots of opportunities i'm very proud of. It has given me a chance to step into healthcare and super great luck for the CTE teacher how do their best into teaching it for us and going into depth about healthcare.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/22/2025
Great school, close to home, with amazing teachers and staff who really care about the students.
12/18/2024
Highly recommend. As a previous reviewer said, it's a good place to start to get real world experience. Yes, it is a huge place, but there is an atmosphere and learning environment that is serious and well structured. As a student, you just have to find your niche and group to be a part of. There ar...
1/10/2024
West Potomac is really three unofficial/informal schools wrapped into one. SOME kids can move between the schools, but most kids stay where they are. In the "bottom school" the kids don't care and the parents don't care. Unfortunately this cohort lowers the overall school scores and dissuades many p...
10/30/2019
I have nothing but positive interactions with all of my child's teachers and counselors.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$196K - $2.4M
Homes For Sale
20
Average Home Value
$758,380
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
30%
Average Household Income
$157,674
% of College Grads
66.7%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,314 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
47.1%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Mount Vernon District Park
- Trails
Bucknell Manor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Belle Haven Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Westgrove Park
- Dog Park
Fort Willard Park
- Trails
Blackjack Dog Park
- Dog Park
Spring Bank Park
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West Potomac High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Alexandria, VA and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,654 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. West Potomac High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $758,380. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bryant Alternative Learning Center, Bryant High School, The Living Water School, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Potomac High School.