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ARLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH

800 S. Walter Reed Dr, Arlington, VA 22204Arlington County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
206
Students
Total enrolled
15%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 83% vs nat'l
$27,865
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 94% vs nat'l
24.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 57% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 206 students in grades 09–12 in Arlington, Virginia.
94% above average funding
District spends $27,865 per pupil, 94% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH is a mid-sized high in Arlington, Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 206 students. The district invests $27,865 per student — 94% above the national average of $14,347, with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 15% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at ARLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH

206
Total Students
24.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution97 male · 109 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 203 students
Student Composition
81%
8%
Asian4%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino81%
Black8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510027002875

Academic Outcomes at ARLINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
11-19
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
15%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 65th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 22204

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,865Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$27,865
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,261
Student Support$5,294
Administration$3,344
Operations$4,180
Other$2,787
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $27,865 spent per student, an estimated $12,344 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
79%
State government
12.4%
Local (property tax)
79.4%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $27,865/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 15% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Abingdon ElementaryCardinal ElementaryOakridge ElementaryARLINGTON TRADITIONAL
+17 more
↓
Middle
GUNSTON MIDDLEJEFFERSON MIDDLEKENMORE MIDDLESWANSON MIDDLE
+2 more
↓
High School
WAKEFIELD HIGHWashington-Liberty HighYORKTOWN HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyArlington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictArlington County Public Schools →
Phone: (703)228-5350
NCES ID: 510027002875
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Arlington seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Arlington County Public Schools
High
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2,766 students · 09–12
● 39 opp34% FRL
High
Washington-Liberty High
2,715 students · 09–12
● 46 opp24% FRL
High
YORKTOWN HIGH
2,577 students · 09–12
● 57 opp12% FRL
Mid
GUNSTON MIDDLE
1,111 students · 06–08
● 39 opp37% FRL
Mid
JEFFERSON MIDDLE
1,053 students · 06–08
● 46 opp40% FRL
Mid
KENMORE MIDDLE
994 students · 06–08
● 46 opp50% FRL
Mid
SWANSON MIDDLE
936 students · 06–08
● 53 opp19% FRL
Mid
DOROTHY HAMM MIDDLE
899 students · 06–08
● 57 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
800 S. Walter Reed Dr, Arlington, VA 22204
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.