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Potomac High School
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  • Public
  • DUMFRIES, VA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade C
  4. College Prep
    grade C+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade A
  8. Food
    grade C
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B minus

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Potomac High School is a public school located in DUMFRIES, VA. It has 1,963 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 78% of students are at least proficient in math and 76% in reading.

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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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Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
Median Household Income
$96,703
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,744
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$365,100
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
67%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 43 responses
Poll
72%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 43 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 143 responses
  • Spirit week
    22%
  • Sports events
    18%
  • Club/organization field trips
    17%
  • Pep rallies
    13%
  • Homecoming
    10%
  • Spirit Week
    9%
  • I love the end of the school year cookout.
    8%

Students

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 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 47 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 47 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$65,572
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.7%
64%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 59 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 59 responses
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 59 responses

Clubs & 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
$12,239
87%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 63 responses
37%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 63 responses
59%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 63 responses

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