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McLean High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Virginia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Mclean, VA
  • 230 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    C-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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McLean High School is a top rated, public school located in Mclean, VA. It has 2,103 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 98% in reading.
Address
1633 Davidson Rd
Mclean, VA 22101
Telephone
(703) 714-5700
Website
mcleanhs.fcps.edu

McLean High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
98%
Percent Proficient - Math
90%
Average Graduation Rate
92%
Average SAT
1330
481 responses
Average ACT
30
155 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
$190,258
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$2,881
National
$949
Median Home Value
$982,900
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.24 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.24 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 51 responses
Report
  • Games against our rivals, Langley.
    33%
  • Pep rallies
    22%
  • Performances
    14%
  • Musicals/Plays
    12%
  • Spirit Week
    8%
  • Friday night ice hockey games
    4%
  • The annual post-game Mexican standoff at McDonalds
    4%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,103
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$66,255
Teachers in First/Second Year
10%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.45 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.45 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.45 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,526/ year
National
$12,239
90%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.48 responses
42%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.48 responses
69%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.48 responses
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McLean High School Reviews

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McLean is academically challenging and full of passionate, dedicated staff members who positively impact their students greatly. I learned an immeasurable amount in my four years there and met some of the best people I know. That said, because McLean is so high achieving there is an intense and unreasonable amount of pressure placed on students and an unforgiving academic culture that can teach students to equate their grades to their self-worth. Also, the administration tends to give more money to sports (many of which are consistently unsuccessful) while other activities (debate, performing arts, etc.) are far more successful, yet far less funded.
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My problems with McLean stem from my inability to divorce my experiences as a student from my experiences as a person. The teachers, with a few key exceptions are phenomenal. They’re patient, and classes aren’t a struggle while I was in them. If I fall behind it isn’t because of my apathy, because I care about the classes, which seems almost miraculous when I hear about my friends’ struggles with monotony in neighboring schools. There’s just something about the environment that is so hostile and majorly uncomfortable. No one seems to care about much of anything. Positive people became saturated in layers of cynicism. It’s an outstanding institution, and I know that I’m lucky to have ever attended. My experience is average. I’m an average person who hates high school for the same reasons everyone else does. McLean is no different from any other high school, in that it’s great for students, and miserable for everyone else.
I had a great experience at McLean. McLean offers many electives that deal with career options, such as computer science, AP computer science, Accounting, STEM, cyber courses, culinary courses, photography courses, art courses, ceramics, and many more. This wide range of electives allows student to try new things in order to find out their interests, thus being more prepared for college. Additionally, the academics are rigorous at McLean, challenging the students. Teachers at McLean are very helpful, especially if you need extra time to learn. There are many clubs that also coordinate to career paths as well as many volunteer clubs. McLean's school spirit is outstanding as we have many spirit days and spirit weeks that almost everybody participates in.