Demographics
The school boasts a diverse student population, representing more than 20 countries around the world. The student population is 40.9% White, 32.6% Hispanic, 13.3% Black, 12.9% Asian, and 0.1% American Indian. 140 of its students receive English as a second language, or ESL.
Sons and daughters of prominent Washington families have attended W-L, and the attendance area includes some of the region's most affluent neighborhoods. W-L also draws students from middle and low-income areas throughout Arlington, and this helps account for the socio-economic diversity of the student body.
The attendance area includes neighborhoods both suburban and urban in character. North Arlington neighborhoods: Dover Crystal, Riverwood, Woodmont, Maywood, Lyon Village, Lyon Park, Ashton Heights, Cherrydale, Ballston/Virginia Square, Waycroft-Woodlawn, Tara-Leeway Heights, Waverly Hills, Stonewall Jackson, Dominion Hills, Arlington Forest, Buckingham, Fort Myer, Bluemont. South Arlington neighborhoods: Glencarlyn, Columbia Heights West, Arlington View.
Most current W-L students matriculate from Swanson or Kenmore for grades 6-8 and Taylor, Barrett, Science Focus or McKinley for K-5. However, students in the IB Program may reside in any part of the county and can transfer from their home school.
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