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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are looking at homes in WL and Yorktown and came across an article in ArlNow they added 600 seats to WL to bump the capacity to 2700, but Yorktown is capped at 2100 because of something with its lot coverage?

When they added those 600 seats, did they add another cafeteria, and build more field space? I have no idea how common space would be reallocated but I guess they did it last year and it seems to be working well?  Any current parents want to share how it is at a nearly 3000 student school?[/quote]

The new academic building that opened last year has spacious, state-of-the-art common spaces on each floor with plenty of natural light. The largest is on the first level and can be used for larger gatherings. These spaces have moveable furniture for any number of activities. There are also fitness and weight rooms in the new building.

The auditorium and gym (opened about 15 years ago) are the largest of the APS high schools.  They were designed based on old specs created for the former W-L building (now demolished) that originally housed about 3000 plus students.

Students can spend lunch period throughout the campus (except on the football field), and both the new and old buildings have outdoor terraces with furniture. Seniors have open campus privileges and can leave campus for lunch. Some walk to fast food options in nearby Ballston, others drive to grab food, some walk home and back. [/quote]

Regarding field space, early talks have begun to renovate the W-L baseball field. The high school’s fields (all owned by the school system) extend to Quincy Park next to the public library. There are also practice fields, a softball field, and stadium with field and track directly adjacent to the school.

There is plenty of on campus parking for students who drive, a rarity in close-in Northern Va. A new student lot with additional spaces opened by the brand new W-L academic building.

The swimming pool is large enough to accommodate the growing student body. [/quote]

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