- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510027000112
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+185 students YoY
Washington-Liberty High grew from 2,715 students in 2022-23 to 2,900 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 171.0 → 167.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+185 students YoY 510027000112 · Arlington, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,044 enr · 17.8:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakefield High (2,646 students)
Washington-Liberty High grew from 2,715 students in 2022-23 to 2,900 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 171.0 → 167.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Washington-Liberty High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Kenmore Middle 1,053
Kenmore Middle
1,053 students
What this shows Washington-Liberty High reports 3,044 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Liberty High compares
Washington-Liberty High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,593
- 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 (~3,044 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,715 (2022-23) → 2,900 (2023-24), up 185.
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 55/100 (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 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.
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.