What grades does Wakefield High serve?

Wakefield High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Arlington area.

Where is Wakefield High located?

Wakefield High is a urban school in Arlington, VA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High is 18:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Arlington, VA?

Schools in Arlington include Wakefield High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Arlington area.

VAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Wakefield High — School Profile & District Info

High|Arlington, Virginia|Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington, VA 22206

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,716

Student:Teacher

18:1

Locale

Urban

District

Arlington County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

33.1%

Phone

(703)228-6700

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

65%

35th percentile in VA

Math Proficiency

66%

68th percentile in VA

Graduation Rate

89%

Chronic Absenteeism

14.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

28 courses offered

753 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

534 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

124 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

334 test takers

Athletics

22 sports, 34 teams

920 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1:1

Worse than average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,250

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

164

96% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

1.5

Social Workers

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,424

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,712

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$27,911

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 13%Local 83%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$572,410

-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr

Washington, DC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

10.3%

Below 150% poverty line

2.9%

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Uninsured residents

4.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,267

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,978

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,281 (32%)

Other Health Impairment

931 (23%)

Autism

752 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

303 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

250 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

136 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,646

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield High

Wakefield High currently enrolls 2,716 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in VA.

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