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Washington-Liberty High

1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA, 22201

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 33 of 232 in Virginia

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About Washington-Liberty High

Washington-Liberty High School is a public high school in Arlington, Virginia. It is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district and serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 2,200 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, which helps create a challenging and interesting academic environment. Washington-Liberty High School is one of four high schools in the district and is the among the top high school in Virginia.With an AP participation rate of about 72%, the school has a strong college-preparatory curriculum that includes Advanced Placement classes and tests. Students can take honors classes, enroll in two classes at once, and join a variety of extracurricular activities that are meant to help them grow both academically and personally. The 2025–2026 school year shows that about 87% of students are good at math and about 87% are good at reading. The school also offers SAT and ACT testing. Washington-Liberty High School has a lot of different kinds of students. About 60% of them are minorities, and about 26% of them are from low-income families. The amount of money each student gets is about the same as the average for the district. This school is the best school in Arlington, Virginia.

Washington-Liberty High Contact Information

Address

1301 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA, 22201

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Phone

(703) 228-6200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 87%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 87% in Reading.
167
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2900
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 33 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington-Liberty High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40%
Asian 9.17%
Hispanic 34.41%
Black 8.21%
Two+ Races 8%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
40%
Asian
9.17%
Hispanic
34.41%
Black
8.21%
Two+ Races
8%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2900
49.28%
1429 Female
50.72%
1471 Male

Student Population

2900 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

211 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Washington-Liberty High School is getting a lot of attention for its great academic performance, especially in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, where students had higher diploma pass rates than students around the world. The Brandon Victor Dixon Awards also honored the school's theater department with nominations for best musical and best acting.

FAQ

Q1. How does the school help students get involved?

Ans. Clubs, sports, and arts programs help students learn about their interests, become leaders, and work well with others.


Q2. What kinds of activities are there outside of school?

Ans. Students can learn how to be leaders and work together by playing sports, doing arts and crafts, joining clubs, and doing community service.


Q3. Does Washington-Liberty High teach people how to do jobs?

Ans. Yes, students get real-world experience in technical fields that helps them get ready for jobs in the future.


Q4. What help is there for schoolwork?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring programs help students deal with problems and reach their educational goals.


Q5. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Of course! The school helps students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests and gives them chances to take them.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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