Arlington High School
Arlington High School serves 1,604 students in grades 9-12.
Arlington High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Arlington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Arlington High School's student population of 1,604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,604 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arlington High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arlington High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #636 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 2% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 79% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Arlington High School is Arlington Special Education School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pioneer Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Pioneer Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 66%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 580 students10
0.2 miles
8213 Eaglefield Dr
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 474-8750 0.2 K-5 580 - Arlington Kent Prairie Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 644 students10
1.2 miles
8110 207th St Ne
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6260 1.2 K-5 644 - Arlington Arlington Special Education School Grades: PK-12 | 48 students
1.6 miles
315 N French Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6200 1.6 PK-12 48 - Arlington Haller Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 70%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 666 students10
1.8 miles
600 E. First
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400 1.8 6-8 666 - Arlington Presidents Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 545 students10
2.0 miles
505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6240 2 PK-5 545
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