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Yorktown High School vs. Wakefield High School

Should you attend Yorktown High School or Wakefield High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Yorktown High School
5200 Yorktown Blvd
Arlington, VA 22207
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Wakefield High School
1325 S. Dinwiddie Street
Arlington, VA 22206
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Yorktown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Wakefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,494 students in grades 9-12, Yorktown High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,716 students in grades 9-12, Wakefield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,494 students
2,716 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Yorktown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wakefield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yorktown High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wakefield High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
152 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Yorktown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wakefield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Yorktown High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#337 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#1151 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Yorktown High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wakefield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in VA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yorktown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
94%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yorktown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wakefield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 20% in VA)
87%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Yorktown High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wakefield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Yorktown High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wakefield High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
592
657
Grade 10 Students
649
663
Grade 11 Students
649
722
Grade 12 Students
604
674
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
60%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Yorktown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wakefield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arlington County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Yorktown High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wakefield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Yorktown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wakefield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Yorktown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wakefield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arlington County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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