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Langley High School

#9 in Best Public High Schools in Virginia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • McLean, VA
  • 208 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B
  6. Health & Safety
    B
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    C-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Langley High School is a top rated, public school located in McLean, VA. It has 1,989 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 91% of students are at least proficient in math and 97% in reading.
Address
6520 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101
Telephone
(703) 287-2700
Website
langleyhs.fcps.edu

Langley High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
97%
Percent Proficient - Math
91%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1350
535 responses
Average ACT
30
186 responses
AP Enrollment
46%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$193,426
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$2,969
National
$949
Median Home Value
$990,100
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
95%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.21 responses
Poll
81%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.21 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 40 responses
Report
  • Spirit weeks
    33%
  • Basketball games against rival schools
    23%
  • Football games
    23%
  • Pep rallys
    13%
  • Plays
    10%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,989
Free or Reduced Lunch
1%
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.26 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.26 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.26 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$66,938
Teachers in First/Second Year
8%
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,160/ year
National
$12,239
91%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.35 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.35 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.35 responses
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Langley High School Reviews

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The school itself may have great ratings and that's because the ones who are rating it are those that benefit institutionally from the school. The culture of the school itself was extremely toxic and cliquey. POC culture wasn't supported at all and the conditions of the school while I was a student were terrible as they were undergoing renovations. The school is a lot nicer now, but the teachers were also a hit or miss. During my time there, I noticed the good professors were given to those in AP classes and those in regular classes had the worst professors. The AP professors in the humanities department at Langley is the best, while the math department and regular level humanity teachers had the worst.
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Langley High School has a big campus and large student body. The majority population of students are competitive, and the peer pressure is pretty high. Academics are rigorous, and teachers are great. The school counselors are very nice and will offers many resources to students for what they need. Find a job during high school will be easy at Langley because of the career center and the variety of resources. There is a big football field, tennis courts, and baseball field; there are two gymnasiums for sports teams to practice in. Langley offers a huge variety of sports. In addition, the music department is great. Orchestra, band including marching band, and choir all have music teachers with a great music background foundation.
I personally had an exceptional experience at Langley. Many say that the people are fake and form cliques, however this is something to be experienced in every high school. The school was more culturally diverse than perceoved, but most students come from higher income backgrounds. I do not see "minority" students struggling at this school; everyone has their group where they are accepted. Teachers are very caring no matter how challenging their classes are. Whatever level course you take at Langley, whether it be Honors or AP or regular courses, you WILL be prepared for college and very likely more prepared than in a neighboring pricey private school. Yes the students are VERY competitive and materialistic and some people are disappointed and distraught by that, but in the end it's better to tackle these challenges as a teenager rather than as a working adult.