Washington-lee High School
Tel:
(703)228-6200
- Washington-lee High School serves 2,537 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
Top Placements
Washington-lee High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Washington-lee High School's student population of 2,537 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,537 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 161 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington-lee High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington-lee High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #317 out of 1,796 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 11% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 15% |
| Black | 9% | 23% |
| White | 42% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.67 |
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| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ARLINGTON CO PBLC SCHS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington-lee High School is Arlington Community High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arlington Science Focus School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Arlington Science Focus School Grades: PK-5 | 662 students
0.3 miles
1501 N. Lincoln Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703)228-7670 0.3 PK-5 662 - Arlington Arlington Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 155 students
0.7 miles
800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703)228-5350 0.7 9-12 155 - Arlington Glebe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 577 students
0.7 miles
1770 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703)228-6280 0.7 PK-5 577 - Arlington New Directions Alternative H.s. Program Alternative School
0.8 miles
2847 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
(703)228-2117 0.8 n/a n/a - Arlington Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program Alternative School
0.9 miles
4100 Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703)228-6363 0.9 n/a n/a
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