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Wakefield High

1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA 22206, United States

+1 (703) 228-6700

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

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Wakefield High Overview

About This School

Wakefield High is a public high in Arlington, Virginia, serving 2,646 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a staff of 141 teachers with an average salary of $100,232. Academic support is structured around an 18:1 student-teacher ratio, while the counseling department manages a ratio of 176 students per counselor. The student body at Wakefield High is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. The demographic breakdown includes 46% Hispanic, 25% White, 17% Black, 6% Asian, and 6% students of two or more races.

2,646

Total Students

Grade 9-12

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

141 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Arlington County

Students per Counselor

176:1

Wakefield High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

176

Students per Counselor

Wakefield High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

141

Average Teacher Salary

$100,232

City Avg: $100,232

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor176:1

Wakefield High Student Demographics

Student Body

53.02%

Male

46.98%

Female

Total Enrollment: 2,646 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White24.91%

Hispanic45.58%

Asian6.16%

Black17.42%

Two or More Races5.63%

Native American0.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakefield High

Q: What is Wakefield High?

A: Wakefield High is a high public located in Arlington.

Q: How many students attend Wakefield High?

A: Wakefield High has approximately 2,646 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Wakefield High

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About Wakefield High - Arlington, VA

Quick Facts about Wakefield High
School Name	Wakefield High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA 22206, Arlington, VA
County	Arlington County
Phone	+1 (703) 228-6700
Total Students	2,646
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	141
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield High

What is Wakefield High?

Wakefield High is a high public located in Arlington.

How many students attend Wakefield High?

Wakefield High has approximately 2,646 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High is 18:1.

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