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Wakefield High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1325 S Dinwiddie St,
Arlington, VA
Arlington Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr.. Chris Willmore
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
B+
A
B
A-
A
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
152
Full Time Teachers
152
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
64.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
226:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
44.6%
White
25.6%
Black
18%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Two or more races
5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#14
Most Diverse Public HS in Virginia
#31
Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
George Mason University
661 Students
James Madison University
587 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
563 Students
University of Virginia
549 Students
Virginia Tech
480 Students
William & Mary
300 Students
Old Dominion University
284 Students
Georgetown University
262 Students
Marymount University
260 Students
Northern Virginia Community College
238 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
248 Students
Psychology
164 Students
Computer Science
143 Students
Biology
136 Students
Nursing
115 Students
Political Science and Government
109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
103 Students
Pre-Law Studies
85 Students
Economics
81 Students
Engineering
79 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/19/2025
I had a great experience at Wakefield High School. I am a current graduate and even though I had my ups and downs I loved it. Wakefield offers almost all you can think of, and if not, you can create it. The spirit is nice, it is very diverse, and they prepared me very well for college. They offer many APs, and they are connected to the Career Center so you can take classes there. They offer a lot of scholarships and I have met pretty awesome teachers who have changed my life. Not only that, but they cared about me and helped me until the end, and we still are in contact. They have the resources. The sports and arts are wonderful, emphasis on the Arts. Safety, maybe something to work on.
6/30/2023
Teachers and staff were great, and there's a lot of academic and extracurricular opportunities. More should be done to address the drug problem though.
6/30/2023
Wakefield High School was a nice experience due to the environment not very hostile for those who are trying to settle in. There are many opportunities to create a group of friends that share your interested. Learning in the school was not difficult either and they give multiply chances to finish work even in intensified and AP classes. The classes had a learning process that was not rushed and was slow to make sure others could catch up. Wakefield had a lot of diverse classes For those that have higher goals and they even had a fiancial class placed although it was super hard. For all Seniors there was also a Senior project that all seniors had to take based on what you want to pursue. The senior project did not even have to be an end goal but to show that you are thinking about your own future. Overall all Wakefield is not a bad school but there will always be a couple of hot heads here and there but I avoided confrontation allow me to have a good time.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/30/2024
I loved my time at this school. I graduated in 2015 and I learned so much here. My teachers taught me more than just classes, they prepared me for college and beyond. They were great all-around people and role models. I felt like even when taking AP classes my mental health was still a priority here...
1/27/2022
W school. this school is so epic bro.
5/15/2021
Wakefield is one of the worst schools for students. They overwork students and expectations are set to the absolute max. They don’t care about your mental health and will claim how they have all these procedures set in place when they don’t follow it whatsoever. Graduation requirements are absolutel...
4/19/2021
This school is the top of the crop of what Arlington Public Schools has to offer. There is the least amount of elitism and the most amount of diversity. Each teacher has been compassionate and understanding to all students who are well behaved. The administrative staff are excellent. Any negative re...
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List Price Range
$215K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$763,042
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
32%
Average Household Income
$148,046
% of College Grads
52.7%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,677 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
39.2%
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Barcroft Park
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- Grills
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Wakefield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Arlington, VA and is served by the Arlington Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,763 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Wakefield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $763,042. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arlington Community High School, T. C. Williams High School Minnie Howard Campus, Governor's Health Science Academy, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wakefield High School.