Wakefield High School
School Overview
Wakefield High School is a public school located in Arlington, Virginia. It is a school in Arlington County Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 85% of students are proficient in Math learning and 82% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,945 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 155 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,945 students are attending Wakefield High School. By gender, there are 1,043 and 902 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Wakefield High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 432 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 110 | 55 | 55 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 | 18 | 26 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 55 | 19 | 36 |
| White | 179 | 90 | 89 |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 22 | 19 |
| in LEP Program | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 39 | 26 | 13 |
| Total | 432 | 206 | 226 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 155 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Wakefield High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 81.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 155 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 155 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 18 | 11.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 11 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 10 | Students per counselor: 195 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 9 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 107,032 Households |
| Population | 230,027 |
| Male | 116,785 |
| Female | 116,679 |
| Child Population | 47,594 |
| Total Housing Units | 114,779 Units |
| Average House Value | $705,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,970 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.70% |
| Average Household Income | $120,071 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.09% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Wakefield High School offers 33 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 775 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 410 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Wakefield High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 33 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 775 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 180 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 158 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 721 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 410 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Arlington County Public Schools
In Arlington County Public Schools, 41 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ARLINGTON, Virginia
12 private schools are serving students in ARLINGTON, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.