Washington-Liberty High

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

3,044 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Washington-Lee High School (now officially known as **Washington-Liberty High School**) is a prominent public secondary school located in the heart of Arlington, Virginia. Situated in the Cherrydale neighborhood, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its rigorous academic programs, including an extensive International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The campus is noted for its modern facilities and its prime location near the Virginia Square-GMU Metro station, which provides students with excellent accessibility to the broader Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area.

Beyond academics, the school maintains a long-standing tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular activities. It has historically served as a cultural hub for the Arlington Public Schools district, fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement. While the school underwent a significant name change in 2019 to better reflect the values of its inclusive community, it remains a pillar of Arlington’s educational landscape, consistently prioritizing student preparation for higher education and career success.

3,044

Total Students

167.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington-Liberty High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,202
Hispanic	1,018
Black	289
Asian	271
Two or More	256
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,202 (39.5%)
Hispanic
1,018 (33.4%)
Black
289 (9.5%)
Asian
271 (8.9%)
Two or More
256 (8.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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)228-6200
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/washingtonlee/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	167.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	658
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* 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 9 747

Grade 10 827

Grade 11 759

Grade 12 711