Arlington County Public Schools
27,950 Students
42 Schools
District Overview
Arlington County Public Schools, headquartered at 2110 Washington Blvd. in Arlington, Virginia, serves as a flagship educational system within the dynamic Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area. Situated in a midsize city setting, this fully operational, traditional public school district oversees 42 individual schools catering to a comprehensive grade range from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With an active enrollment of 27,950 students across its primary, intermediate, and secondary institutions, the district provides a structured, accessible learning journey designed to support students at every stage of their development.
The division's student body reflects a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds, including 11,443 White, 8,678 Hispanic, 3,010 Black, 2,497 Asian, and 2,272 multi-racial learners, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. To effectively serve this diverse population, Arlington County Public Schools maintains an extensive operational and educational workforce comprising over 10,330 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a robust instructional team of more than 4,365 FTE teachers, supported by approximately 877 instructional aides and 5,088 dedicated support personnel, ensuring high levels of individualized attention and specialized services. Families, prospective students, and education researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s official portal at www.apsva.us or contacting administrative offices directly at (703) 228-6010.
The division's student body reflects a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds, including 11,443 White, 8,678 Hispanic, 3,010 Black, 2,497 Asian, and 2,272 multi-racial learners, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. To effectively serve this diverse population, Arlington County Public Schools maintains an extensive operational and educational workforce comprising over 10,330 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a robust instructional team of more than 4,365 FTE teachers, supported by approximately 877 instructional aides and 5,088 dedicated support personnel, ensuring high levels of individualized attention and specialized services. Families, prospective students, and education researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s official portal at www.apsva.us or contacting administrative offices directly at (703) 228-6010.
42
Total Schools
27,950
Total Students
4,365.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 11,443 |
| Hispanic | 8,678 |
| Black | 3,010 |
| Asian | 2,497 |
| Two or More | 2,272 |
| American Indian | 41 |
| Pacific Islander | 9 |
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White11,443 (40.9%)
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Hispanic8,678 (31.0%)
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Black3,010 (10.8%)
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Asian2,497 (8.9%)
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Two or More2,272 (8.1%)
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American Indian41 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander9 (0.0%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 25 |
| Middle | 6 |
| High | 4 |
| Other | 7 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 42 |
| Students: | 27,950* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 4,365.2* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 6.4 |
Schools in Arlington County Public Schools
Found 42 Schools
856 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
2,593 Students
High School 9th - 12th