- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Potomac Falls, VA
Potomac Falls High
Federal NCES profile for Potomac Falls High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225001627
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potomac Falls High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,662
- students enrolled
Potomac Falls High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225001627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Potomac Falls High held near 1,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+79 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.5 → 132.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+79 students YoY 510225001627 · Potomac Falls, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,662 enr · 13.4:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Potomac Falls High held near 1,685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+79 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.5 → 132.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Potomac Falls High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school
Potomac Falls High
1,662 students
What this shows Potomac Falls High reports 1,662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potomac Falls High compares
Potomac Falls High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,662 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,662
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Asian 13.8%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Potomac Falls High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potomac Falls High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potomac Falls High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potomac Falls High
How many students attend Potomac Falls High?
Potomac Falls High has 1,662 students enrolled. It is a high school in Potomac Falls, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,606 (2022-23) → 1,685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+79).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac Falls High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomac Falls High is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potomac Falls High?
31.4% of students at Potomac Falls High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potomac Falls High?
The largest demographic group at Potomac Falls High is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Potomac Falls, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potomac Falls High?
Potomac Falls High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Potomac Falls High, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.