Potomac High School
- Public
- DUMFRIES, VA
Public School
Potomac High School
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- DUMFRIES, VA
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 348 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade C
- College Prepgrade C+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade C
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
76%
Percent Proficient - Math
78%
Average Graduation Rate
85%
Average SAT
1090
445 responses
Average ACT
24
51 responses
AP Enrollment
7%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$96,703
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,744
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$365,100
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 43 responsesPoll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 43 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,963
Free or Reduced Lunch
47%
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 47 responses79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 47 responses91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 47 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$65,572
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.7%
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 59 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 59 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 59 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,832 / year
National
$12,23987%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 63 responses37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 63 responses59%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 63 responsesSimilar Schools
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Potomac High School Reviews
Rating 3.74 out of 5 348 reviews
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Potomac senior high school is a great learning environment and full of unique experiences. Teachers here are very helpful and understanding with students and have a passion for their work. Making friends and having strong relationships with others is an important thing for many students. There are many fun and action-filled clubs to join and sports are also highly valued here. Teachers and students fill the halls and classrooms with waves of school spirit and pride, being an environment i truly enjoy being involved in. I’ve had a great 3 years here and can’t wait for my senior year. Go Panthers!
I have developed mentally and emotionally during my four years at Potomac Senior High School (PSHS). In certain ways, the staff is helpful and polite, but they can be prejudiced toward their favored students. Bullying is not tolerated, although occasionally you may see or, in my case, experience some. However, it never becomes tangible. You would just receive unpleasant remarks or exclusion from events at most. There are numerous clubs and teams in this area. African Student Association was a group I belonged to (ASA). Even though it was difficult, my friends and I persisted in getting the school to approve the establishment of our group. Although difficult, the AP courses won't make you want to rip out your hair. Enrolling students shouldn't have any trouble navigating PSHS because it is a decent school overall.
Over the past almost 4 years in attending Potomac Senior High School, I have learned many good and bad experiences, made new friends, helped teachers, and learned what school spirit is. Even though Potomac HS like all other High School's, have a few fights now and then we all still work together and try to improve our school. Within leadership class, we try to organize as much activities as we can make and get as much student involved. There will always be laughter, tears, anger, throughout high school but luckily you have true friends that support you and encourage you to keep moving forward, which I am grateful for having. As well as teachers, and their sometimes crazy methods of teaching, the teachers as Potomac sometimes go after their work hours by staying after school or arriving early to assist their students to understand the material, or give chance for retakes. Also, not to forget our lunch ladies that always serve us, and janitors that help maintain our school clean.