Arlington County Public 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.
42
Total Schools
27,950
Total Students
4,365.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White11,443
Hispanic8,678
Black3,010
Asian2,497
Two or More2,272
American Indian41
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    11,443 (40.9%)
  • Hispanic
    8,678 (31.0%)
  • Black
    3,010 (10.8%)
  • Asian
    2,497 (8.9%)
  • Two or More
    2,272 (8.1%)
  • American Indian
    41 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Arlington County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary25
Middle6
High4
Other7
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
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