Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of a high-performing district that just rebuilt its high school. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
6,098Students (PreK to 12)
11Schools
00100000DESE District Code
96.8%Graduation rate
District Overview
| District | Arlington Public Schools |
| Enrollment (2025-26) | 6,098 |
| Schools | 11 |
| High school | Arlington High School |
Spending & Context
For the precise current breakdown of student populations, see the DESE district profile.
| Per-pupil spending (FY2024, in-district) | $19,872 |
| Graduation rate (class of 2025) | 96.8% |
| New high school opened | 2025 |
Academic Performance & Context
Arlington is one of the stronger districts in the state, with a four-year graduation rate of about 96.8% for the class of 2025. MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data are published and updated each year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Arlington Public Schools Student Profile (code 00100000). Accessed 2026.