Enrollment
3,044
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Arlington, VA
Washington-Liberty High
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Liberty High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510027000112
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Liberty High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington-Liberty High has class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Liberty High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027000112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
171.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington-Liberty High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington-Liberty High
Washington-Liberty High is a large high school in Arlington, Virginia, enrolling 3,044 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Virginia schools and 28% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,044 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Arlington County Public Schools spends $21,782 per pupil, 49% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Arlington's high schools, it stands alongside Wakefield High (2,646 students): Washington-Liberty High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 15.5:1).
Arlington County Public Schools also operates Wakefield High (2,646 students) and Yorktown High (2,593 students) alongside Washington-Liberty High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington-Liberty High compares
Washington-Liberty High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 63% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,044 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,044
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,782
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors13.7 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 9.5%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Washington-Liberty High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington County Public Schools, which includes Washington-Liberty High.
$21,782
Per student
+49%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.4%
State 12.4%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington-Liberty High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenmore Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Liberty 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
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,044 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington-Liberty High
How many students attend Washington-Liberty High?
Washington-Liberty High has 3,044 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arlington, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Liberty High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Liberty High is 17.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington-Liberty High?
21.2% of students at Washington-Liberty High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington-Liberty High?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Liberty High is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Liberty High?
Washington-Liberty High has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington-Liberty High rank among high schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Liberty High ranks #3 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.
Is Washington-Liberty High a good school?
Washington-Liberty High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Washington-Liberty High, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Wakefield High (2,646 students), Yorktown High (2,593 students), and Jefferson Middle (1,120 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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