Arlington Community High School

800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Arlington Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arlington Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Arlington Community High School's student population of 149 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Community High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1005 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arlington Community High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
60-79%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arlington Community High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
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Hispanic
85%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arlington Community High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arlington Community High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arlington Community High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arlington Community High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Arlington Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-59%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Arlington Community High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arlington Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Community High School's ranking?
Arlington Community High School is ranked #1005 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Arlington Community High School often compared to?
Arlington Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington-liberty High School, Wakefield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arlington Community High School?
The graduation rate of Arlington Community High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Arlington Community High School?
149 students attend Arlington Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Arlington Community High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Community High School?
Arlington Community High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arlington Community High School offer ?
Arlington Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arlington Community High School part of?
Arlington Community High School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Arlington Community High School located?
Arlington Community High School is located in the Arlington Heights Historic District neighborhood of Arlington, VA. There are 5 other public schools located in Arlington Heights Historic District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60-79% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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