McLean High School
- Public
- MCLEAN, VA
Public School
Fairfax County Public Schools
McLean High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- MCLEAN, VA
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 378 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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McLean High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
77%
Percent Proficient - Math
81%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1360
933 responses
Average ACT
31
247 responses
AP Enrollment
47%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$250,001
National
$75,149Median Rent
$3,319
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$1,257,900
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 49 responsesPoll
69%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 49 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,441
Free or Reduced Lunch
12%
98%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 56 responses71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 56 responses77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 56 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$80,579
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.4%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 70 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 70 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 70 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,186 / year
National
$12,23990%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 73 responses48%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 73 responses73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 73 responsesSimilar Schools
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McLean High School Reviews
Rating 3.88 out of 5 378 reviews
I loved it! Starting with freshman year, online was a breeze. My school adapted perfectly to the quarantine conflict, and the teachers did as well. The leniency was perfect, and stress was low. Next, sophomore year was quite fun. The classes were easy and the teachers were also satisfactory. This is the year I joined the Black Student Union Club. This club had potlucks, games, and impactful information about black history. Junior year was quite stressful, as this was the year I started AP classes. However, the teachers were outstanding. Their resources were amazing. In specific, my AP physics 1 teacher was great. She had an answer to every question and collaborated with other physics teachers to create handmade tests for us to take. It was a great experience. Senior year was amazing! Counselors were there every step of the way to help in our college process. One counselor, in particular, provided us with new scholarships in a newsletter every week. Overall, Mclean high is a blast!
The best thing about McLean High School is the academics. There are a wide variety of classes and AP classes offered, as well as many teachers who are qualified to teach them (some better than others, of course, but that's everywhere). If a class is not offered at McLean, it is likely available as an academy class in another FCPS school (such as Fashion Design or Korean). However, with these great academics comes a highly competitive culture. At McLean, advanced classes are the standard, even for students who may not be suited for that sort of class structure. Most students took at least Algebra I in middle school, for example, so being in at least Geometry by freshman year is the norm (in my AP BC Calculus, there were about 5 sophomores). The staff is overall friendly, although the building itself is due for renovations....
It is a good school, but overcrowded and the administrative office could be improved. Sports are decent, and people are supportive of each other. There are many clubs, classes, and sports to choose from. A little bit of a competitive atmosphere, but overall if you are a dedicated student you will have no problem thriving in this school.