Washington-lee High School
- Washington-lee High School serves 2,437 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 2017-18 school year.
- Washington-lee High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Washington-lee High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington-lee High School's student population of 2,437 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 153 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 153 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington-lee High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington-lee High School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #318 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 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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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 15% |
| Black | 9% | 23% |
| White | 42% | 50% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 681 students
0.3 miles
1501 N. Lincoln Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670 0.3 PK-5 681 - Arlington Arlington Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 168 students
0.7 miles
800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350 0.7 9-12 168 - Arlington Glebe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 625 students
0.7 miles
1770 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-6280 0.7 PK-5 625 - 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
Magnet School
0.9 miles
4100 Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-6363 0.9 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 4 This school is fantastic and will always be superior to Yorktown, the school is supportive of all clubs and differences. This school is the goat of schools. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Zest |
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