Potomac Falls High

Summary:

Potomac Falls High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Potomac Falls, Virginia, which is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 71st in 2013-2014 to 158th in 2023-2024, with a current 3-star rating.

Potomac Falls High stands out for its diverse student population, with higher percentages of Hispanic (28.33%) and Asian (13.82%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school generally performs better than the state average on SOL tests, particularly in subjects like Writing, Geometry, Algebra I, and Chemistry. However, its performance lags behind the Loudoun County Public Schools district average in several areas. The school performs well for its African American and disabled student subgroups, ranking 45th and 50th respectively out of Virginia high schools in 2023-2024, but struggles with its English Language Learner and low socioeconomic status student subgroups.

Potomac Falls High has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 21.31% in 2021-2022 to 36.43% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families. While the school performs better than nearby Park View High and W.O. Robey High, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Briar Woods High, Independence High, and Stone Bridge High in the Loudoun County district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 46400 Algonkian Pkwy
       Potomac Falls, VA  20165


(571) 434-3200

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,418 Help


Feeder schools for Potomac Falls High:

Elementary:    Algonkian Elementary
    Countryside Elementary
    Potowmack Elementary
Middle:    River Bend Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  1,606

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.1%
Hispanic:
28.3%
Asian:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Potomac Falls High ranks better than 52% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.54. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Potomac Falls High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Potomac Falls High has the largest high school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potomac Falls High is $15,418, which is the 4th highest among 12 high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Potomac Falls High:

SchoolDigger ranks Potomac Falls High 158th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Potomac Falls High in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Potomac Falls High

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Rank History for all students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.02 168th 308 45.5%
2006 56.94 104th 314 66.9%
2007 65.55 61st 313 80.5%
2008 65.53 61st 316 80.7%
2009 71.93 29th 313 90.7%
2010 68.67 46th 317 85.5%
2011 67.27 63rd 320 80.3%
2012 68.38 44th 321 86.3%
2013 66.64 62nd 321 80.7%
2014 62.71 71st 322 78.0%
2015 61.62 80th 322 75.2%
2016 58.48 98th 321 69.5%
2017 54.29 130th 324 59.9%
2018 49.08 163rd 326 50.0%
2019 61.47 87th 327 73.4%
2021 58.69 95th 327 70.9%
2022 56.90 115th 325 64.6%
2023 62.00 141st 326 56.7%
2024 57.54 158th 329 52.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.53 63rd 193 67.4%
2024 50.78 108th 198 45.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.24 58th 97 40.2%
2024 28.98 107th 122 12.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.42 215th 320 32.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.57 137th 320 57.2%
2024 55.94 165th 322 48.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.72 77th 249 69.1%
2024 72.46 50th 253 80.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.98 124th 321 61.4%
2024 60.73 133rd 322 58.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.31 53rd 120 55.8%
2024 54.62 66th 118 44.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.31 80th 240 66.7%
2024 73.28 45th 249 81.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.58 135th 232 41.8%
2024 52.82 109th 233 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Potomac Falls High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.02 87th 315 72.4%
2024 64.66 100th 314 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a student
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Open Quote The hallways are filth, and the teachers do not care about us as students. All the the teachers want is the pay check Close Quote



Enrollment information for Potomac Falls High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 690 84 40 41 3 n/a n/a 0 858
1999 947 124 68 73 4 n/a n/a 0 1216
2000 1076 134 86 84 4 n/a n/a -8 1376
2001 1121 149 108 122 6 n/a n/a 0 1506
2002 1154 161 146 174 6 n/a n/a 0 1641
2003 1154 161 146 174 6 n/a n/a 0 1641
2004 1012 124 133 142 5 n/a n/a 1 1417
2005 987 122 151 134 2 n/a n/a 5 1401
2006 973 143 156 170 2 n/a n/a 6 1450
2007 1017 134 156 161 1 n/a n/a 14 1483
2008 1020 132 151 195 0 n/a n/a 16 1514
2009 1008 144 167 199 3 n/a n/a 21 1542
2010 988 139 161 214 5 n/a n/a 28 1535
2011 913 117 171 234 4 1 63 0 1503
2012 887 120 189 255 5 2 62 0 1520
2013 886 132 180 273 6 4 69 0 1550
2014 851 140 202 288 4 6 68 0 1559
2015 852 148 217 309 6 4 75 0 1611
2016 865 141 204 326 7 3 87 0 1633
2017 844 136 221 366 6 2 93 0 1668
2018 841 145 221 360 7 0 91 0 1665
2019 828 141 208 365 7 0 85 0 1634
2020 785 130 209 370 12 1 86 0 1593
2021 734 159 225 379 12 1 86 0 1596
2022 701 170 235 417 11 1 84 0 1619
2023 660 158 222 455 12 3 96 0 1606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Potomac Falls High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 858 n/a 0.0 3.5
1999 1216 68.9 17.6 5.3
2000 1376 n/a 0.0 5.6
2001 1506 99.0 15.2 5.6
2002 1641 19.0 86.4 9.1
2003 1641 19.0 86.4 9.1
2004 1417 109.5 12.9 7.2
2005 1401 106.5 13.2 8
2006 1450 103.0 14.1 9.6
2007 1483 109.6 13.5 12.5
2008 1514 90.5 16.7 11.2
2009 1542 89.0 17.3 13.5
2010 1535 91.5 16.7 12.8
2011 1503 88.6 16.9 16.3
2012 1520 112.8 13.4 18.8
2013 1550 112.0 13.8 19.2
2014 1559 113.0 13.7 20.1
2015 1611 119.0 13.5 20
2016 1633 130.0 12.5 21.2
2017 1668 136.2 12.2 21.6
2018 1665 134.2 12.3 22.5
2019 1634 140.8 11.5 20
2020 1593 135.2 11.7 21.7
2021 1596 142.5 11.1 n/a
2022 1619 134.3 12.0 21.3
2023 1606 124.5 12.8 36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Potomac Falls High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 858 n/a 0.0 3.5
1999 1216 68.9 17.6 5.3
2000 1376 n/a 0.0 5.6
2001 1506 99.0 15.2 5.6
2002 1641 19.0 86.4 9.1
2003 1641 19.0 86.4 9.1
2004 1417 109.5 12.9 7.2
2005 1401 106.5 13.2 8
2006 1450 103.0 14.1 9.6
2007 1483 109.6 13.5 12.5
2008 1514 90.5 16.7 11.2
2009 1542 89.0 17.3 13.5
2010 1535 91.5 16.7 12.8
2011 1503 88.6 16.9 16.3
2012 1520 112.8 13.4 18.8
2013 1550 112.0 13.8 19.2
2014 1559 113.0 13.7 20.1
2015 1611 119.0 13.5 20
2016 1633 130.0 12.5 21.2
2017 1668 136.2 12.2 21.6
2018 1665 134.2 12.3 22.5
2019 1634 140.8 11.5 20
2020 1593 135.2 11.7 21.7
2021 1596 142.5 11.1 n/a
2022 1619 134.3 12.0 21.3
2023 1606 124.5 12.8 36.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Potomac Falls High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $260 (1.9%) $13,642 (98.1%) $13,901
2020 $279 (1.9%) $14,609 (98.1%) $14,888
2021 $461 (3.0%) $14,957 (97.0%) $15,418

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Potomac Falls High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 327 High schoolsRanks 141st of 326 High schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Potomac Falls High)9284
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)9089
 1%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Potomac Falls High)6676
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)8885
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Potomac Falls High)7676
   End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)8985
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Potomac Falls High)9390
 3%
   End of Course Algebra II (Loudoun County Public Schools)9483
 11%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Potomac Falls High)9763
 34%
   End of Course Chemistry (Loudoun County Public Schools)9487
 7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Potomac Falls High)9280
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Loudoun County Public Schools)9176
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Potomac Falls High)8578
 7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8782
 5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Potomac Falls High)9390
 3%
   End of Course English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)9191
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Potomac Falls High)7230
 42%
   End of Course VA and US History (Loudoun County Public Schools)7552
 23%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Potomac Falls High)8975
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Loudoun County Public Schools)9184
 7%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Potomac Falls High)8744
 43%
   End of Course World History II (Loudoun County Public Schools)8844
 44%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16341606
 1.7%
African American141158
 12.1%
American Indian712
 71.4%
Asian208222
 6.7%
Hispanic365455
 24.7%
Pacific Islander03
White828660
 20.3%
Two or More Races8596
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%36.4%
 16.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Potomac Falls High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,606 students attended Potomac Falls High.

Students at Potomac Falls High are 41% White, 28% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Potomac Falls High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Algonkian Elementary
Elementary : Countryside Elementary
Elementary : Potowmack Elementary
Middle : River Bend Middle

Potomac Falls High ranks 158th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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