West Potomac High

West Potomac High

Fairfax County Public Schools

Alexandria, Virginia

2,764 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(703)718-2500 School Website

2,764

Students

16.7:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

AP Courses

A+

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

29%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

students per teacher

Average

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at West Potomac High

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at West Potomac High.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

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School Details

Address

6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307

Phone

(703)718-2500

Website

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District

Fairfax County Public Schools

Academic Calendar

2026-27

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