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Washington Liberty High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Arlington County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Arlington, VA
  • 472 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Washington Liberty High School is a top rated, public school located in Arlington, VA. It has 2,537 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 84% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
    Address
    1301 N Stafford St
    Arlington, VA 22201
    Telephone
    (703) 228-6200
    Website
    washingtonlee.apsva.us
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    Washington Liberty High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    89%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    84%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1270
    597 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    181 responses
    AP Enrollment
    45%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $123,194
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,279
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $515,952
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    87%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.47 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.47 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 177 responses
    Report
    • WL vs Yorktown games (HUGEEE rivalry)
      20%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • The end of each day
      12%
    • Early Release DAy with Friends
      11%
    • Blast from the Past Spirit Day for seniors
      8%
    • Spirit Week
      7%
    • Amazing pep rallies for the spirit stick
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,537
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    29%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.58 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.58 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.58 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $84,357
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    23.3%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.70 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.70 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.70 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $21,614/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.74 responses
    55%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.74 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.74 responses
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    Washington Liberty High School Reviews

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    A school in suburban Virginia will no longer carry the name of a Confederate general next school year after system officials decided to rebrand it Washington-Liberty High School.
    An Arlington County Circuit Court judge in December dismissed the lawsuit, which was financed by Washington-Lee’s alumni association.
    A committee of students, school system employees and alumni considered community input before recommending last month that the school board adopt Washington-Loving as the name. The couple’s fight in the Supreme Court, the committee explained, represented inclusion, acceptance and the pursuit of happiness.
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    During my first two years at W-L, I feel like they didn’t go as well because I wasn’t the type of person to ask for help when I needed it back then and my grades somewhat suffered the consequences. But my last two years at W-L were a blast! Not only academically but overall. Looking back at it now, to make high school a memorable experience, it’s not just going to school and go back home, but it’s about being involved with the community and to network yourself. During my senior year especially is when I got so many useful contacts that I will definitely need for the future.
    I enjoy Washington Liberty's diversity in the student body and the community that is created among everyone. However, I have often felt that they put too much pressure on their students to take advanced and difficult classes. Although, of course, it is important to challenge students to be their best version, I have felt that people at this school take it too far. Often students forget what's important and get to caught up in trying to be the best. The school does, however, provide many opportunities for sports and extracurricular activities. They provide computers for their students that they get to keep all four years.