Arlington High School is a public high school located in Arlington, Massachusetts. As of 2022, the school enrolled 1,483 students. In 2019, a town vote approved the phased construction of a new Arlington High School on the footprint of the existing campus. Site work began in 2020, with Phase 1 completed in 2023.
Serving 1,677 students in grades 9-12, Arlington High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Arlington High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Arlington, MA school district, covering approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arlington High School's student population of 1,677 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,677 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arlington High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1626 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arlington High School's ranking?
Arlington High School is ranked #16 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Arlington High School often compared to?
Arlington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont High School, Winchester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington High School?
The graduation rate of Arlington High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Arlington High School?
1,677 students attend Arlington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Arlington High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arlington High School?
Arlington High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arlington High School offer ?
Arlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arlington High School part of?
Arlington High School is part of Arlington School District.
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