1157 Rt 55
Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Arlington High School serves 2,701 students in grades 9-12.
Arlington High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50% in NY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 95% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Arlington High School's student population of 2,701 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 194 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,701 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
194 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Arlington High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
28%
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Black
8%
17%
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White
66%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Graduation Rate
91%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington High School's ranking?

Arlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).

What is the graduation rate of Arlington High School?

The graduation rate of Arlington High School is 91%, which is higher than the New York state average of 83%.

How many students attend Arlington High School?

2,701 students attend Arlington High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Arlington High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

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 New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does Arlington High School offer ?

Arlington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Arlington High School part of?

Arlington High School is part of Arlington Central School District.

School Reviews

5   11/2/2020
I love the school a lot!!!!! The counselors in the West House Office are very helpful.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Joanna
2   2/26/2018
Not very happy with the LARGE SIZE of school and that it has about 3,200 students in it with grades from 9-12. Seems VERY OVERWHELMING for students coming from a middle school.Not satisfied at all!!!!!!
- Posted by Parent - mb
5   1/29/2015
Loved everything about this school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rsjet

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 95% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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