Arlington Public Schools
- ARLINGTON, MA
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Arlington Public Schools
- ARLINGTON, MA
- Rating 4 out of 5 13 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
73%
Percent Proficient - Math
62%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1310
468 responses
Average ACT
31
106 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
5,866
Free or Reduced Lunch
8.7%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$76,383
Teachers in First/Second Year
16.1%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$18,740 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$125,701
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,797
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$733,700
National
$244,900Arlington Public Schools Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 13 reviews
Attending Arlington High School has been awesome. I've had many great teachers, some are even friends. These have been knowledgeable, dedicated, and challenging, and I feel I’ve grown in response. I’ve also received helpful college counseling, and made lifelong friends. So the academic essentials are strong, including the music and theater programs, which are popular with the students.
But AHS is not without problems. We really need a new building, but I understand that is in the works. Class scheduling and communication need to be improved. Audio announcements commonly disruptive classes. While the school welcomes diversity, the town could be more diverse in it’s make up.
But AHS is not without problems. We really need a new building, but I understand that is in the works. Class scheduling and communication need to be improved. Audio announcements commonly disruptive classes. While the school welcomes diversity, the town could be more diverse in it’s make up.
The school is overall good, teachers are nice and friendly and so is the student body. The only issue is the school itself and how it is almost falling apart. Luckily the school is being remodeled but overall it’s a good school, most people I would say like it.
My immediate impression of the Arlington Public Schools system is that the schools are quite clearly underfunded. The faculty employed by Arlington tend to do an absolutely wonderful job with the facilities and resources they are given, but sometimes the quality of education falls short because of circumstances out of their control. The high school P.E. curriculum includes an indoor climbing unit in which the teachers grade the students based on how many times they attempt "climbs". Since half of the existing climbing structures are no longer safe to use it is difficult for students to get all of their "climbs" in on time, and existing structures don't exactly eminate safety. Despite all of this many Arlington teachers and faculty pour their hearts into the schools and their work, making the Arlington Public School environment enjoyable to be a part of and encouraging some very successful students.