Arlington High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, was a comprehensive public high school that closed in 2018. However, it reopened in 2019 as Arlington Middle School. Arlington High School was established in 1961 in response to suburbanization in Indianapolis. In 2004, the school implemented a small school initiative to improve student success. It faced challenges including drugs and violence, but saw a turnaround after receiving additional administrative staff. In 2017, due to low enrollment and poor performance, the school closed but will reopen as a middle school. Arlington High School's sports teams are called the Golden Knights. Notable alumni from Arlington High School include James Brewer, a former NFL player, Waundo Otto, a stand-up comedian and actor, Vivica A. Fox, an actress and television host, Rick Fuson, the COO and President of the Indiana Pacers, Bruce Hubbard, a singer and actor, Rodney Scott, a professional baseball player, and Deonta Vaughn, a professional basketball player. Dave Blase, a former biology teacher at Arlington High School, is a notable staff member who was also a cyclist and served as an inspiration for the movie Breaking Away.

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