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#898 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 19% in state

Arlington High School

High School · Arlington Central School District · Lagrangeville, NY

An Arlington Central School District high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1157 RT 55, Lagrangeville, NY 12540

  • Math 95% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 58% proficient (2021)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation26.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$28,749
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Arlington High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 77% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2017
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arlington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low118/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,436

Median home value

$443,800

Median rent

$2,077/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·48 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abilities FirstPrivate · tuition6.5K–123.2 mi105Compare →
Poughkeepsie Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–124.9 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Arlington Central School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$28,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arlington High School is listed in ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arlington High School

Arlington High School is a public high school in Lagrangeville, NY, part of Arlington Central School District, serving approximately 2,472 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Arlington High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipediaWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Arlington High School is a public high school located in LaGrange, New York, on Route 55, serving the Arlington Central School District 3. Established in the early 1900s, the school was granted a charter for a six-year institution in 1926 3. It currently serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of the largest high schools in New York State, with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students 3. The school's student newspaper is called The Arlingtonian 2. Recent district activities include the Board of Education passing the 2025/2026 school year calendar on April 8, 2025 2. Additionally, Arlington High School hosted a summer driver education program in 2025, with registration opening on May 10 2. The district also highlighted Arlington Legend Charlie Johnson receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor 2.
Sources (3)
  1. www.arlingtonschools.org
  2. web.archive.org
  3. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arlington High School

What grades does Arlington High School serve?

Arlington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arlington High School?

Arlington High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,472 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arlington High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arlington High School rank in NY?

Arlington High School ranks #898 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Arlington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arlington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arlington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington High School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Arlington High School a charter school?

No, Arlington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arlington High School a Title I school?

No, Arlington High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington High School?

28.6% of students at Arlington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,472
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
182
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dutchess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 12540)
9,314
Area average commute
39.1 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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