The H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, commonly referred to as H-B, or HBW, is a democratic alternative all-county public school located in Arlington County, Virginia, based on the liberal educational movements of the 1960s and 1970s.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Arlington County Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program often compared to?
Hb Woodlawn Secondary Programis often viewed alongside schools like Washington-liberty High School, Yorktown High School by visitors of our site.
What school district is Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program part of?
Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program is part of Arlington County Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program located?
Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program is located in the Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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