High Schools in Arlington

Summary:

The Arlington school district in Massachusetts is home to one exceptional high school, Arlington High School. This top-ranked institution has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years and ranking 10th out of 349 Massachusetts high schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Arlington High School's standout performance is evident across multiple metrics. The school boasts impressive proficiency rates on the MCAS Next Generation assessments, exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Physics. With a 95% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.2% dropout rate, the school is effectively supporting and retaining its students, helping them achieve academic success. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,663 suggests it is well-resourced, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Overall, Arlington is home to an exceptional high school that consistently delivers a high-quality education and supports student success at impressive levels. Arlington High School serves as a model for other schools to aspire to, with its standout performance across a range of academic and student success metrics.

District Detail

869 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476-0002

(781) 316-3501

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 6,113

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Physics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Physics All Grades	Total
Arlington High	Public	9-12	869 Mass Avenue	Arlington	02476	Middlesex County	Arlington	No	No	No	No	(781) 316-3591	1,677	123	13.6		1,156 (68.9%)	58 (3.5%)	150 (8.9%)	166 (9.9%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	110 (6.6%)	95.5	10^th of 349 public high schools	97.1%		91.9	23^rd of 348 public high schools	93.4%	13	81.7	82.0	83.9	73.3	$19,762

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Belmont	1.29 mi	7
Medford	1.74 mi	8	210^th
Winchester	1.93 mi	7	10^th
Somerville	1.97 mi	11	224^th
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public	2.35 mi	1	1^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.