Celebrating the completion of the West Potomac High School capital project!

Thank you to all who joined us as we cut the ribbon on May 25, 2023, including:

• Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent
• Karen Corbett Sanders, Fairfax County School Board, Mount Vernon District 
• Dan Storck, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Mount Vernon District
• Architecture, Inc., Architect
• Dustin Construction, Contractor

An addition was constructed at West Potomac High School to accommodate increasing enrollment. The building had a program capacity utilization percentage of 119 percent in SY 2021-22, indicating a substantial capacity deficit. The completed project provides approximately 71,000 SF and and includes science classrooms and a cafeteria. The project construction was funded by the 2019 bond, with planning and design phase funded by the 2017 bond.

Key Build Information

Funding: 2017 Bond (Planning), 2019 Bond (Construction)
Future Building Area: 432,450 SF
Building Area: 366,298 SF
Acreage: 44.78
Prior Renovation: 2001
Prior Capacity Enhancement: n/a
2008 Renovation Rank: n/a
Architect: Architecture, Inc.
Contractor: Dustin Construction
Current Status: Completed
Estimated Completion: Spring 2023

School Information

Address: 6500 Quander Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307
FCPS Region: 3
Grades: 9-12
MS Feeder: Sandburg MS
ES Feeder: Belle View ES, Bucknell ES, Fort Hunt ES, Groveton ES, Hollin Meadows ES, Hybla Valley ES, Riverside ES, Stratford Landing ES, Waynewood ES
Opened: 1960
Programs: HS Advanced Placement, HS Academy, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities (School-based), Intellectual Disabilities Severe

Past Planning & Construction Information