At a glance
Reported students
3,044
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
167
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
573
Washington-Liberty High: 3,044 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
18.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,170
- Teachers (FTE)
- 141.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Washington-Liberty High
Washington-Liberty High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Arlington. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Arlington County Public Schools. NCES reports 3,044 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.2:1, above the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.4%). English learners represent 13.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington-Liberty High
- 1How do the reported 18.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 167 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 13.7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 13.7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.5%
- Hispanic33.4%
- Black9.5%
- Asian8.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
24 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Arlington County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wakefield High
High · Grades 09–12
2,646 reported students
Yorktown High
High · Grades 09–12
2,593 reported students
Arlington Community High
High · Grades 09–12
156 reported students
Jefferson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,120 reported students
Gunston Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,072 reported students
Kenmore Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,053 reported students
Public schools near Washington-Liberty High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Community High High · Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 156 | 0.5 mi |
| MacArthur HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 390 | 1.9 mi |
| Yorktown High High · Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,593 | 1.9 mi |
| Duke Ellington School of the Arts High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 589 | 2.8 mi |
| Wakefield High High · Arlington County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,646 | 2.8 mi |
| Justice High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,357 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington-Liberty High
What grades does Washington-Liberty High serve?
Washington-Liberty High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Arlington County Public Schools.
How many students attend Washington-Liberty High?
Washington-Liberty High reported 3,044 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,170 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington-Liberty High?
The calculated ratio is 18.2:1, based on 3,044 students and 167 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington-Liberty High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington-Liberty High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Arlington County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington-Liberty High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington-Liberty High in?
Washington-Liberty High is part of Arlington County Public Schools, based in Arlington, VA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington-Liberty High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arlington Community High (0.5 mi), MacArthur HS (1.9 mi), Yorktown High (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.