For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 8,019 students in Arlington, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington, VA are Yorktown High School, Washington Liberty High School and Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Arlington, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yorktown High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arlington, VA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 Yorktown Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5400
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,531 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Liberty High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 N Stafford St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-6200
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,549 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,763 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Community High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Arlington, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Education Center For Parenting Teens (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-2700
(703) 228-2700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Arlington, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington, VA include Yorktown High School, Washington Liberty High School and Wakefield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington, VA?
4 public high schools are located in Arlington, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington, VA?
Arlington, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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