Arlington Public Schools
- ARLINGTON, VA
School District
Arlington Public Schools
- ARLINGTON, VA
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 122 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A
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Elementary Schools in Arlington Public Schools
Middle Schools in Arlington Public Schools
- grade A+
Dorothy Hamm Middle School
- Rating 4 out of 5 2 reviews
- grade A
Williamsburg Middle School
- Rating 2.8 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade A
Swanson Middle School
- Rating 3 out of 5 7 reviews
- grade A minus
Gunston Middle School
- Rating 3.2 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade A minus
Jefferson Middle School
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 2 reviews
High Schools in Arlington Public Schools
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
77%
Percent Proficient - Math
65%
Average Graduation Rate
86%
Average SAT
1280
1,999 responses
Average ACT
29
572 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
27,027
Free or Reduced Lunch
30.1%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$110,011
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.6%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$24,532 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$153,413
National
$69,021Median Rent
$2,674
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$693,856
National
$244,900Arlington Public Schools Reviews
Rating 4.39 out of 5 122 reviews
Having been a student in APS in 9th and 10th grade, I would say that the sports teams/culture is possibly the strongest aspect of this system. I was a member of the swim team, and knew many people on the crew team, both of which were like family for those involved. The whole school became involved during football games, and pep rallies were always a success.
Wakefield High School offered a plethora of AP classes, as well as community college classes. Some teachers were phenomenal (mostly the AP accredited ones), but many fell somewhat short of minimal expectations.
The APS bureaucratic system was substandard, however. While in school, it was incredibly difficult to get a hold of counsellors, and later on it was very challenging to obtain my transcripts through official channels.
Wakefield High School offered a plethora of AP classes, as well as community college classes. Some teachers were phenomenal (mostly the AP accredited ones), but many fell somewhat short of minimal expectations.
The APS bureaucratic system was substandard, however. While in school, it was incredibly difficult to get a hold of counsellors, and later on it was very challenging to obtain my transcripts through official channels.
I hate this school system. Some of the teachers are good at teaching while others are completely incompetent. A lot of the kids are undisciplined and start fights a lot. Plus, the school blocks so many websites online that even websites I need for school are blocked. The cafeteria food is also awful and there is a lot of cross contamination for vegetarian and halal options. The only good thing is that they provide a lot of resources like tutoring, textbooks, etc.
I think Arlington Public schools does a great job with students academically. There could be improvement within the diversity sect, but overall a great community!