Reply to Which APS high school manages its huge size best?

Forum Index » VA Public Schools other than FCPS

Reply to "Which APS high school manages its huge size best?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The schools in Arlington are not really that large. Where are you moving from? [/quote]

Basically only places like Chicago, LA, and DMV let neighborhood high schools get this yard.

Some area have very large magnet high schools (like Brooklyn Science) because of its specialized facilities and faculty with high demand.

National Enrollment Figures (2025–2026 Estimates)
While specific median data is updated periodically by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), current trends and historical data points provide a clear picture of school sizes:
• Median High School Population: Approximately 500–600 students.
• Average (Mean) High School Population: Approximately 750–850 students.

The "Over 2,200" Club
Out of the approximately 26,700 total high schools (public and private) in the U.S.:
• Estimated Number: Roughly 1,300 to 1,500 schools (approx. 5-6% of all high schools) have an enrollment exceeding 2,200 students.
• Public vs. Private: This group is almost exclusively composed of public schools. Very few private schools in the U.S. reach this size; those that do are typically prominent Catholic or prep schools in major metros.
Where These Schools Are Located
Schools of this size are not evenly distributed. You will primarily find them in:
• The "Sun Belt" States: Texas, Florida, and Georgia have a high concentration of "mega-schools" (enrollments of 3,000–5,000+).
• Suburban Hubs: Large suburban districts (like those outside Chicago, Los Angeles, or DC) often consolidate students into massive central campuses rather than several smaller ones.[/quote]

*large[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics