Edison High School vs. West Potomac High School
Should you attend Edison High School or West Potomac High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Potomac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,285 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,681 students in grades 9-12, West Potomac High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,285 students
2,681 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
173 teachers
172 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#827 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
555
668
Grade 10 Students
601
723
Grade 11 Students
621
645
Grade 12 Students
508
645
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
43%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
27%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
