Wakefield High School
4901 South Chesterfield Rd, Arlington, VA 22206 | (703) 228-6700
- Grades: 9-12
- Student Enrollment: 1,623
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,623 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 269th out of 313 high schools in VA.
School District Details
- Arlington County Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $18,539
- Graduation Rate: 75.5%
- Dropout Rate: 2.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.3
- Enrolled Students: 20,268
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,623
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 80.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 831 (51.2%)
- Females: 782 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 130 (8.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 550 (33.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 680 (41.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Black | 428 | 26.4% |
| Asian | 175 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic | 743 | 45.8% |
| White | 264 | 16.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 406 | 25.0% |
| 10th Grade | 407 | 25.1% |
| 11th Grade | 423 | 26.1% |
| 12th Grade | 387 | 23.8% |
Source: VA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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