For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 8,259 students in Arlington, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington, VA are Yorktown High School, Washington-liberty High School and Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public high schools.
Arlington, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yorktown High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arlington, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 Yorktown Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5400
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,494 students
Rank: #22.
Washington-liberty High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 N Stafford St
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-6200
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,900 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,716 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Community High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Education Center For Parenting Teens (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-2700
(703) 228-2700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Arlington, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Arlington, VA include Yorktown High School, Washington-liberty High School and Wakefield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Arlington?
4 public high schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Arlington include: Yorktown High School vs. Washington-liberty High School, Wakefield High School vs. Washington-liberty High School, Washington-liberty High School vs. Yorktown High School
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