| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Virginia High School League |
| Region | Region 6C (Class 6) |
| Teams | 8 |
The Patriot District is a high school athletic conference in Northern Virginia affiliated with the Virginia High School League (VHSL). It comprises public high schools located in eastern Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria. The district is part of VHSL's Class 6, Region C. [1]
The Patriot District was established in 1993 as part of a VHSL Northern Region realignment. Original members included Annandale High School, Hayfield Secondary School, Lake Braddock Secondary School, Robinson Secondary School, T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School), and West Springfield High School. [2]
Over time, district membership shifted:
Since the 2017 VHSL statewide realignment, the Patriot District has maintained consistent membership. [1]
As of the 2024–25 academic year, the Patriot District includes the following schools:
| School | Location | Mascot | School Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Alexandria | Titans | Blue, White, Red |
| Fairfax High School | Fairfax | Lions | Blue, Gray, White |
| Lake Braddock Secondary School | Burke | Bruins | Purple, Gold |
| Robinson Secondary School | Fairfax | Rams | Royal Blue, Gold |
| South County High School | Lorton | Stallions | Forest Green, Navy, Silver |
| West Potomac High School | Alexandria | Wolverines | Royal Blue, Silver |
| West Springfield High School | Springfield | Spartans | Orange, Blue |
| W.T. Woodson High School | Fairfax | Cavaliers | Navy, Red, White |
The Patriot District has produced numerous regional and state champions:
| School | Sport | Title | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.T. Woodson High School | Boys Basketball | VHSL Class 6A State Champions | 2017 | [3] |
| Alexandria City High School | Girls Volleyball | VHSL Class 6A State Champions | 2022 | [4] |
| Robinson Secondary School | Girls Golf | VHSL State Champions | 2023 | [5] |
| Lake Braddock Secondary School | Girls Gymnastics | VHSL Class 6 State Champions | 2022–2025 | [6] |
The district is administered by a board of athletic directors and principals from member schools, under VHSL authority. Schedules, eligibility, and postseason qualification are governed by VHSL bylaws. [1]