Enrollment
1,662
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225001627
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potomac Falls High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potomac Falls High
Potomac Falls High is a large high school in Potomac Falls, Virginia, enrolling 1,662 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,662 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Potomac Falls High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Potomac Falls High compares
Potomac Falls High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Potomac Falls High.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Potomac Falls High a good school?
Potomac Falls High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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