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Weston High School

High School · Arlington School District · Arlington, WA

An Arlington School District high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4407 172nd Street NE, Arlington, WA 98223

  • Math 5% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 40% vs WA 56% (2024)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 SBA)
Reading vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$17,022
Chronic Absenteeism91.5%

Students at Weston High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency5%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 SBA)
School
State
56%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
50%
2024
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 27 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Weston 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. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,559/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$96,478

Median home value

$556,900

Median rent

$1,780/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arlington Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified5.89–120.0 mi66Compare →
Nw Learning CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Lakewood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.89–122.0 mi817Compare →
Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–112.1 mi96Compare →

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 School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$17,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Weston High School is listed in Arlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Weston High School

Weston High School is a public high school in Arlington, WA, part of Arlington School District, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,979 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Weston High School

What grades does Weston High School serve?

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

How many students attend Weston High School?

Weston High School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Weston High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Weston High School rank in WA?

Weston High School ranks #1,979 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Weston High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Weston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Weston High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Weston High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Weston High School a charter school?

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

Is Weston High School a Title I school?

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

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

51.7% of students at Weston 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
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
91.5%
Area population (ZIP 98223)
46,225
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
40.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98223; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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