Arlington Baptist High School

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Established in 1975, with the first seniors graduating in 1976, Arlington Baptist High School is an extension of Arlington Baptist Church. Arlington Baptist Church was founded in 1948 by Peter Bisset. As the ministry grew (it reached its peak in the 1970's), a lower school was added in 1969 and the High School in 1975. During this time, expansion of the ministry took place and a nursing home, retirement complex and a cemetery were added. Although not directly affiliated, there were other "sister ministries" such as the Peter & John Bookstore, a radio station - WRBS 95.1 FM, and River Valley Ranch (a Western-themed Christian summer camp and conference center). When dramatic increases in medical care occurred in the early 1980's, the nursing home was sold.

Enrollment in the High school reached a peak in the mid-1980's but experienced a decline into the 1990's.

The School is located just outside the Beltway in Baltimore, MD. The name "Arlington" comes from the original area where the church was founded - near the Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore.

The film "Saved" (2004) by Brian Dannelly was also loosely based on the few years he spent as a student at Arlington.