Washington Lee High School

Public | 9-12 | 1855 students |  

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1300 North Quincy St

Arlington, VA 22201

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Arlington's Washington Lee High School serves grades 9-12 in the Arlington Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.

This school has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 21 school community members.

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Posted on Mar 17, 2012
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I love this school. I went to school in colorado my fresh and soph year and there was nothing good about that school. I thought high school was just supposed to suck. This school is the complete opposite. I love my classes, I love the teachers, the kids are also great around here. I have nothing negative to say.
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Posted on Mar 22, 2011
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I am a senior at Washington-Lee and I first moved to Arlington before the start of my freshman year. I moved from a town where the entire student body was Catholic and white. W-L is the opposite. I enjoyed going to school with such a diverse student body. One time I was part of a presentation on diversity in English class, and ironically every one of the five people in my group was of a different ethnicity. In addition to the diversity, the faculty is so dedicated to the students and making their experience as enjoyable and successful as possible, teachers included. The classes at W-L are as rigorous as you want them to be, depending upon if you choose to take AP or IB classes and how many. I truly treasure my experience at W-L and I am proud to say I will be W-L alumni in only three months!
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Posted on Apr 16, 2010
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washington lee is one of the most amazing schools you can ever go to! the students, teachers, and classes are beyond amazing, and now i regret ever moving away. the kids are top notch, and are excited about being involved, and the positive peer pressure can reallly help students
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Posted on Oct 25, 2009
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We moved to Arlington in 2004 primarly due to the excellent schools. W-L has not disappointed us. I have 2 students currently attending and it has been a terrific experience. Teachers have been excellent overall and the school is wonderful now that the new building is finished. We have not been disappointed. W_L is a terrrific school.
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Posted on Mar 14, 2008
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I love this school! My child is a freshman. They made it very easy to transition from middle school to high school. Most of the teachers are top notch, and the principal really makes the school.
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Posted on Mar 7, 2008
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I have two children at W-L and I am very impressed by the faculty, the available curricula, and the exceptionally good management of issues related to racial, ethnic and gender diversity. All of the Arlington high schools are first rate due to solid school board leadership and community support, but having Principal Gregg Robertson puts W-L a cut above.
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Posted on Jan 17, 2008
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We moved here from Georgia; W&L officials made disparaging comments about the schools we came from, even though they were highly rated. They failed to tell us some of our options, told us we were not eligible for some things that we were, and made it extremely difficult to mesh my childrens' previous classes in with W&L's. I had to go all the way to the school board to get my children into the classes they were eligible for. The quality of the school is good, but I found the officials to be arrogant and unhelpful.
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Posted on Dec 31, 2007
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washington-lee high school, is the best school ever. its formed by many great teachers who care for every and each of one of us. they care for our future. its also formed by alot of students who are interested in studying and learning to achive their future in a great carrier. there for i recommend each and every student living in the washington-lee area, to follow their dreams by assisting to the best school ever, Washington-Lee High School, home of the Generals.
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Posted on Dec 25, 2007
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this is an all around great school and really don't see many flaw now with the new school they're getting.
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Posted on Feb 19, 2005
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So many opportunities for students of all abilities and interests. W-L has something for everyone. A rare find that the school offers a full complement of both IB and AP courses. Well supported by the community.
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