Arlington Community High

800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204

www.apsva.us/Domain/3711

156 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Arlington Community High School (ACHS) is a unique, non-traditional public high school within the Arlington Public Schools district. Designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment, the school caters to students who may need an alternative to the traditional high school setting, including those who are working, parenting, or seeking an accelerated path toward graduation. The school prioritizes an individualized approach, offering a self-paced curriculum that allows students to earn their high school diplomas while balancing personal, professional, or family responsibilities.

Located on South Walter Reed Drive, the school fosters a close-knit community characterized by small class sizes and personalized instruction. By removing common barriers to traditional schooling—such as rigid scheduling—Arlington Community High provides a vital pathway to academic success for students who require a more adaptable academic model. The school emphasizes character development, self-advocacy, and college and career readiness, ensuring that graduates are prepared for life beyond the classroom regardless of the path they choose.

156

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Community High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	137
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	2

Hispanic
137 (87.8%)
Black
11 (7.1%)
Asian
5 (3.2%)
Two or More
2 (1.3%)
White
1 (0.6%)

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)228-5350
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/Domain/3711
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 5

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 104