Arlington Community High School vs. Wakefield High School
Should I attend Arlington Community High School or Wakefield High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arlington Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Wakefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 2,763 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield High School ranks in the top 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 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
176 students
2,763 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
138 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#814 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
65%
Graduation Rate
40-49%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
5
786
Grade 10 Students
2
713
Grade 11 Students
19
637
Grade 12 Students
150
627
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
79%
43%
% Black
7%
19%
% White
7%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
