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Wakefield High School

1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,766 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield High School ranks in the top 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 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wakefield High School's student population of 2,766 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 172 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,766 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
172 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wakefield High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#814 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wakefield High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
66%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wakefield 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)
65%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wakefield 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.
(20-21)
65%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wakefield High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
45%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wakefield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wakefield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
26%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wakefield 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
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wakefield High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wakefield High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Wakefield High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wakefield High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wakefield 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
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wakefield 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakefield High School's ranking?
Wakefield High School is ranked #814 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Wakefield High School often compared to?
Wakefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington-liberty High School, Yorktown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wakefield High School?
The graduation rate of Wakefield High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wakefield High School?
2,766 students attend Wakefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wakefield High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield High School?
Wakefield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wakefield High School offer ?
Wakefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wakefield High School part of?
Wakefield High School is part of Arlington County School District.
In what neighborhood is Wakefield High School located?
Wakefield High School is located in the Claremont neighborhood of Arlington, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Claremont.

School Reviews
5   1/29/2020
Our graduation rate is really low due to the senior project is required for graduation.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Gitk

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,766 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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