Overview
Wakefield High School is a public school in Arlington, VA, offering AP courses, 32 sports, and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 11 high schools in Arlington County Public Schools.
School Rating
Wakefield High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
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Courses & Programs
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About the School
21 Reviews
Neighborhood
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
School leader: Dr Chris Willmore
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