- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, VA
Arlington Community High
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Community High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510027002875
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Community High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Community High has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Community High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027002875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Arlington Community High shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-27.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 510027002875 · Arlington, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 19.5:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Arlington Community High shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-27.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.5 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Arlington Community High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 156
Arlington Community High
156 students
What this shows Arlington Community High reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Community High compares
Arlington Community High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
76.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.8%
African American 7.1%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Arlington Community High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Community High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Community High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar high schools in Arlington
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Community High
How many students attend Arlington Community High?
Arlington Community High has 156 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Community High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Community High is 19.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington Community High?
87.4% of students at Arlington Community High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Community High?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Community High is Hispanic or Latino at 87.8% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Community High?
Arlington Community High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Community High rank among high schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Community High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Arlington Community High, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.