Arlington County Public Schools

Arlington County Public Schools serves 27,562 students across 42 schools in an urban Virginia setting. The district experienced modest 2.0% enrollment growth in the prior year. With 2,382 teachers, the student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1 is below state average, indicating smaller class sizes.

Academic performance exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 79.0% compared to the state average of 72.5%, while reading proficiency stands at 79.0% versus 73.8% statewide. The graduation rate of 92.9% aligns closely with the state average of 92.6%. Chronic absenteeism at 12.1% represents a notable area for potential improvement.

The district serves a diverse student population: 40.9% White, 31.1% Hispanic, 10.8% Black, and 8.9% Asian students. This demographic composition reflects its urban location.

Financially, Arlington County maintains substantially higher per-pupil spending at $24,306, significantly exceeding the state average of $7,916. The district's total budget of $635.4M relies heavily on local funding sources, which account for 80.1% of revenue. State funding provides 13.1%, while federal sources contribute 6.8%. This funding structure indicates relatively strong local fiscal capacity and dependence on local tax bases rather than state or federal support.