WASHINGTON-LEE HIGH SCHOOL
Washington-Lee High is a public high school that is part of the Arlington County Public Schools school district, located in Arlington, VA with about 2,437 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 152 teachers, Washington-Lee High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Washington-Lee High at (703) 228-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-6200
WASHINGTON-LEE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Arlington, VA with about 2,437 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Arlington County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,437
- Teachers:
- 152.99
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,437 students
- White
- 41.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.3%
- Asian
- 10.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.