- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, VA
Wakefield High
Federal NCES profile for Wakefield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510027000111
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakefield High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakefield High has class sizes larger than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027000111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Wakefield High held near 2,716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 171.8 → 151.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 510027000111 · Arlington, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,646 enr · 15.5:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Wakefield High held near 2,716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 171.8 → 151.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Wakefield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- This school
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
- Kenmore Middle 1,053
Kenmore Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Wakefield High reports 2,646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakefield High compares
Wakefield High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,646 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,646
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Virginia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 24.9%
African American 17.4%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Wakefield High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Wakefield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenmore Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakefield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~2,646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield High
How many students attend Wakefield High?
Wakefield High has 2,646 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,766 (2022-23) → 2,716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wakefield High?
29.4% of students at Wakefield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakefield High?
The largest demographic group at Wakefield High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakefield High?
Wakefield High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Wakefield High rank among high schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield High ranks #2 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 Wakefield High, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Yorktown High (2,593 students), and Jefferson Middle (1,120 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.