Arlington Community High School

800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Arlington Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arlington Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Arlington Community High School's student population of 176 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Community High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1005 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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60-79%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
79%
18%
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Black
7%
22%
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White
7%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Arlington Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Arlington Community High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Community High School's ranking?
Arlington Community High School is ranked #1005 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Arlington Community High School often compared to?
Arlington Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Liberty High School, Wakefield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington Community High School?
The graduation rate of Arlington Community High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Arlington Community High School?
176 students attend Arlington Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Arlington Community High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Community High School?
Arlington Community High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arlington Community High School offer ?
Arlington Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arlington Community High School part of?
Arlington Community High School is part of Arlington Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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