Potomac High School in Dumfries, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Potomac High School is a suburban public school in Dumfries, Virginia that is part of Prince William County Public Schools. It serves 2,202 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.4:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,202 Students

120 Teachers

3401 Panther Pride Dr

Dumfries, VA 22026 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Potomac High School Demographics

59%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

84%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Potomac High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 21, 2026

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