Wakefield High School
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: (703) 228-6700
Fax: (703) 228-6760
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1622 students
Arlington's Wakefield High School serves grades 9-12 in the Arlington County Public Schools district. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.
Wakefield High School is a public school in the Arlington County Public Schools district located in Arlington, VA. The principal of Wakefield High School is Dr.. Chris Willmore. As of 2015, the students are 42.9% Hispanic; 23% Black, non-Hispanic; 19% White, non-Hispanic; 11% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.7% Multiracial; and 0.5% Native American or Native Alaskan. 42.2% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.9% | 28.7% | 13.1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 23% | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 19% | 45.7% | 52.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11% | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 42.2% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 22.3% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 1.4 mi | |
| 2 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 3 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.5 mi | |
| 4 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.9 mi | |
| 5 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 2.9 mi | |
| 6 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 7 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.6 mi | |
| 8 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 9 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 10 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 11 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 12 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 13 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 4.7 mi | |
| 14 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 15 | Hayfield Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria/Kingstowne | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 16 | North Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 5.6 mi | |
| 17 | Greenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 5.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 2 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 4 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 5 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 6 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 5.4 mi | |
| 7 | Kingstowne | Alexandria | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 8 | Fairfax County | Springfield | VA | 5.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mark Center Alexandria | 1.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 2.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 3 mi. |
| Pentagon | 3.5 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 5.2 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 5.4 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 5.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 5.5 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 6.5 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 6.7 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 9.6 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 10.8 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 12.4 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 18.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 18.4 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 26.4 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 28.1 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 34.9 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 35.1 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 35.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 38 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 44.2 mi. |
