A+ Top 5%

Arlington High School

Grades 09-12 ARLINGTON, MA

Dropped 2 spots from last year

#18 State Rank
B+ District Grade
869 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON, MA 02476
1,677 Students
82.8 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

82% Proficient or Above
22% Advanced

Mathematics

82% Proficient or Above
37% Advanced

Science

84% Proficient or Above
31% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 10 82% 22%
2025 Mathematics 10 82% 37%
2025 Science 10 84% 31%
2024 English Language Arts 10 83% 24%
2024 Mathematics 10 82% 38%
2024 Science 10 77% 32%
2023 English Language Arts 10 80% 31%
2023 Mathematics 10 85% 31%
2023 Science 10 74% 24%
2022 English Language Arts 10 82% 21%
2022 Mathematics 10 83% 35%
2022 Science 10 65% 8%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

1,677 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 70.3%
Asian 10%
Hispanic 9.1%
Black 3.5%

Gender

50.1% Male
48.1% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 1.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 10.7%

Athletics Programs

33 sports programs with 2,602 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Volleyball 105 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 101 athletes
  • Wrestling 63 athletes
  • Cross Country 56 athletes
  • Baseball 53 athletes
  • Football 52 athletes
  • Basketball 49 athletes
  • Rugby 48 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 45 athletes
  • Lacrosse 42 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 28 athletes
  • Tennis 23 athletes
  • Ski-Nordic 14 athletes
  • Golf 12 athletes
  • Soccer 3 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 694 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 607 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 110 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 84 athletes
  • Volleyball 71 athletes
  • Cross Country 52 athletes
  • Basketball 48 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 48 athletes
  • Baseball 43 athletes
  • Softball 32 athletes
  • Fall Swim/Dive 31 athletes
  • Tennis 22 athletes
  • Gymnastics 21 athletes
  • Golf 16 athletes
  • Ski-Alpine 15 athletes
  • Rugby 7 athletes
  • Ski-Nordic 6 athletes
  • Football 1 athletes

Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington High School's letter grade?

Arlington High School has earned a letter grade of A+, based on MCAS test scores, attendance, and other performance metrics. This grade represents how the school compares to other Massachusetts High schools.

What grades does Arlington High School serve?

Arlington High School serves students in grades 09 through 12.

Is Arlington High School part of a school district?

Yes, Arlington High School is part of Arlington School District. The district oversees multiple schools in the area and provides centralized administration, curriculum standards, and support services.

How are school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple factors including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. The composite score is then converted to a letter grade based on statewide percentile rankings.

Does Arlington High School offer AP courses?

For information about AP courses at Arlington High School, please contact the school directly or visit their website.