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#830 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 45% in state
Wakefield High
High School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA 22206
- Math 79% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wakefield High score 80% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wakefield High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,472
Median home value
$569,700
Median rent
$2,332/mo
College educated
75.8%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Community HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Episcopal High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,160 | Compare → |
| Alexandria City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 4,551 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arlington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #26 of 36
- District spending per student
- $23,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wakefield High is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wakefield High
Wakefield High is a public high school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,716 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wakefield High
What grades does Wakefield High serve?
Wakefield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wakefield High?
Wakefield High has an enrollment of approximately 2,716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wakefield High rank in VA?
Wakefield High ranks #830 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Wakefield High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakefield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Wakefield High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wakefield High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wakefield High a charter school?
No, Wakefield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wakefield High a Title I school?
No, Wakefield High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wakefield High?
33.1% of students at Wakefield High 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
- 2,716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (703) 228-6700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22206)
- 20,678
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 22206; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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