Potomac High

3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026

potomachs.pwcs.edu/

2,197 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Potomac High School, located in Dumfries, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the Prince William County Public Schools district. Known for its strong focus on cultivating school spirit—evidenced by its "Panther Pride" address—the school provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes student development, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement. It serves a diverse student population and offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Potomac High is highly active in fostering a sense of belonging through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the Dumfries community, acting as a focal point for local events and neighborhood stability. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive social environment, Potomac High aims to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to society after graduation.

2,197

Total Students

135.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Potomac High
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	681
Black	955
Asian	226
Two or More	124
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

Black
955 (43.5%)
Hispanic
681 (31.0%)
Asian
226 (10.3%)
White
199 (9.1%)
Two or More
124 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)441-4200
Website:	http://potomachs.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 614

Grade 10 565

Grade 11 484

Grade 12 534