Washington Liberty High School
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 228-6200
District: Arlington County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 3050 students
Washington Liberty High School, a public school located in Arlington, VA, serves grades 9-12 in the Arlington County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Washington Liberty High School is a public school located in Arlington, VA. 3050 students attend Washington Liberty High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 8/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Virginia Department of Education, using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics, and using 2025 demographic data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: September 28, 2023
My daughter went to WL and then went on to UCLA, where they accepted the 50 college credits she earned through the AP and IB programs. This is an outstanding school. I don't know how great schools came up with a score of 5 out of 10.
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Posted: April 20, 2023
I don't know how Great Schools has come to the scoring number that they currently give this high school, but I do know that it is an inaccurate score if it displays anything less than a 9.5 out of 10. I am surprised that they are legally allowed to link with so many online pseudo-realty websites like Redfin, Zillow and the like. Our country's lax regulations on Internet commerce may be the cause. It's high time our officials stop the billionaires grab on public resources and start supporting their constituents and their public schools.
As parents, we have been very pleased with the Arlington County Public School system. The parents, teachers, student body, volunteers and some administrators are what continue to keep it such a strong school system. Our kids experience at several schools has proven this to be true.
We moved twice in Arlington so our kids experienced two middle schools and two high schools (Gunston, Swanson, Wakefield, Washington Liberty) and all were excellent schools.
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes were excellent investments, so I don't understand why these are not listed in the ratings. Perhaps, GreatSchools lack real people doing the actual hard work of researching and left it to lazy artificial intelligence.
In summary, don't pay attention to Great Schools and all these other n'e'er-do-wells and come see these schools for yourself. Apparently, our parent reviews aren't factored heavily like they should be.
Washington Liberty is an excellent school. Our children have gone on to very successful university programs and now have professional careers far exceeding our expectations.
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Posted: June 2, 2022
the is the best school i have ever went to!!!
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Posted: June 29, 2020
Both our daughters graduated from W-L. Both were not full IB but did just fine in college. They wanted to each enjoy extra curricular activities while being able to do their homework. Our oldest graduated from out of state private college, and got a job. The youngest went to college info day in her sophomore year, after coming back, enrolled her junior classes to have her transcript college prep ready. The youngest graduated Summa Cum Laude and I don't know how that happened other than she is very organized. Congrats to W-L on their success. Recommend reaching out for help if needed.
Posted: January 15, 2018
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Posted: January 15, 2018
Terrific, All three of my girls went to WL and had a terrific experience. They went to great colleges. They were all in the IB program which I do not see mentioned up top in the ratings system at all. In fact totally surprised about the ratings here. This seems totally out of whack and not a valid way to rank any school. I have no idea how you all rank or what credentials your group even has. This looks like a site that is not relevant anymore since this ranking is so far from reality.
Posted: October 20, 2017
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Posted: October 20, 2017
We are a military family and move often, so my children have attended a number of different schools all over the country. My daughter has had a wonderful experience thus far at WL High School! The teachers and staff have been excellent. Communication between teachers and parents is constant, as well as communication between the administration and parents. My daughter is enrolled in the IB program, and it has been an enriching experience. There is an abundance of extra-curricular activities. The population is diverse. Overall, we could not be happier!
Posted: June 22, 2017
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Posted: June 22, 2017
W-L has outstanding programs and college readiness opportunities for students. Students are assigned to learning communities and are provided support. Outstanding extra curricular opportunities are available for students. Beautiful facility and excellent location to public transportation.
Posted: July 23, 2016
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Posted: July 23, 2016
Great teachers and friendly students makes this a safe and welcoming place to learn and excell.
Posted: April 12, 2014
This school has lots of honors opportunities for students. Specifically the school offers both AP and IB classes, which is very unusual.
Posted: May 23, 2013
I graduated from Washington-Lee last year and I have to say I had a very good experience. The IB program challenged me like no other and really prepared me for college. I feel like my writing, analyzation, and communication skills surpass many of my peers at my University. The teachers I had were very good. The students really cared about their education and there was a great sense of communal academic strive. The school is super diverse but many friend groups tend to segregate themselves based on race and social status which is common in every high school. There are many diverse friend groups though. There wasn't a day where I didn't hear a foreign language being spoken in the hallway. My main complaint is that the administration cares much more about the schools reputation and will sweep the concerns of students under the rug to save it's reputation. And also the counseling department is less than impressive. Other than that I enjoyed my four years there and am so glad I chose to go WL.
Posted: March 23, 2013
I love this school! It is great and has magnificent teaching. I would suggest parents to send their children here.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 3 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 3.3 mi | |
| 4 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 3.5 mi | |
| 5 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 6 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 7 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 5.3 mi | |
| 8 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 5.4 mi | |
| 9 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 10 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.7 mi | |
| 11 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 5.7 mi | |
| 12 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.2 mi | |
| 13 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.3 mi | |
| 14 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.4 mi | |
| 15 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.6 mi | |
| 16 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 2 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 3.5 mi | |
| 4 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 5 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 4.7 mi | |
| 6 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.6 mi | |
| 7 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 5.8 mi | |
| 8 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 6.1 mi | |
| 9 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 6.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Myer | 1.7 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 2.3 mi. |
| Pentagon | 3.1 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 4 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 5.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 5.5 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 5.5 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 6.1 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 6.2 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 8 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 12.4 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 13.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 18.3 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 21 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 24.6 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 30.4 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 34.1 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 35.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 36.1 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 37.9 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 41.7 mi. |
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