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McLean High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Virginia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • McLean, VA
  • 264 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
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      B+
    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 2,069 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 93% of students are at least proficient in math and 98% in reading.
    mcleanhs.fcps.edu
    (703) 714-5700
    1633 Davidson Rd
    McLean, VA 22101
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    98%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    93%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1340
    621 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    202 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-
    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
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
    Poll
    74%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 57 responses
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    • Games against our rivals, Langley.
      33%
    • Pep rallies
      19%
    • Musicals/Plays
      14%
    • Performances
      12%
    • Spirit Week
      9%
    • The annual post-game Mexican standoff at McDonalds
      5%
    • Friday night ice hockey games
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,069
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    8%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.34 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.34 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.34 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $66,938
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    10%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.48 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.48 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.48 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,160/ year
    National
    $12,239
    90%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.51 responses
    43%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.51 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.51 responses
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    Mclean is a pretty great school for a public school option. The school is a good environment for students to grow into responsible and well-adjusted young adults. The staff is great, but if you get a teacher you don't like, I really advise that you talk to your counselor because being stuck with a teacher that doesn't accommodate your learning needs will be detrimental to your education at McLean. The school does have cockroaches, so never leave your backpack open or one might crawl in(talking from experience). STEM classes are great at McLean and they offer a lot of interesting electives, so make sure to try everything out while you're there! Overall, it's a great school.
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    I loved the environment of the high school. All of my teachers were great and I graduated feeling ready and prepared for college! The counselors there were also great. They really did their job well ensuring students got the best education they could and all the help they needed. If I was ever struggling, I knew I could go to my teachers for help. I knew they cared for me a great deal. I also made a lot of friends there! There is a great sense of community throughout the school. There are also so many opportunities to get involved in something! There are a plethora of clubs and lots of sports too! Everyone can find something for them.
    McLean High School provides every student with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.There are an abundance of AP courses, academies, and DE classes for the ones not at McLean.However, the facilities are horrific, the bathrooms lack necessities such as stall doors and locks, there is rarely paper towels available or soap in the dispensers.There are some spectacular teachers who truly motivate the students to be successful; however, the math and science departments are lacking.McLean students are fortunate enough to be able to afford tutors to compensate for this.Many students feel the overwhelming pressure to succeed which the atmosphere portrays as taking the most AP classes as possible.Yet,McLean has minimal bullying, a good community, great facility to student relationships, and tons of school spirit.Many of the counselors are exceptional and overall,MHS is what the student makes of it, and most people are grateful for the abundance of resources Mclean has to offer.