Wakefield High

1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206

www.apsva.us/wakefield/site/default.asp

2,646 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wakefield High School, located in Arlington, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Arlington Public Schools district. Known for its diverse and inclusive student body, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to global education, notably serving as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, which allows students to pursue rigorous coursework that prepares them for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wakefield High School is noted for its modern, community-focused campus environment. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, equity, and civic engagement, striving to support the personal and intellectual growth of each student. By fostering strong partnerships between students, families, and the surrounding Arlington community, Wakefield aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can excel and develop the essential skills needed for their future endeavors.

2,646

Total Students

141.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wakefield High
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	1,206
Black	461
Asian	163
Two or More	149
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,206 (45.6%)
White
659 (24.9%)
Black
461 (17.4%)
Asian
163 (6.2%)
Two or More
149 (5.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-6700
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/wakefield/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	141.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 578

Grade 10 674

Grade 11 665

Grade 12 729