Langley High School
Langley High School serves 1,965 students in grades 9-12.
Langley High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Langley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Langley High School's student population of 1,965 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,965 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 120 teachers |
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School Comparison
Langley High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Langley High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #44 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 91% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 24% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 64% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Langley High School is Mclean High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cooper Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sherman Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mc Lean Sherman Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 417 students10
1.0 miles
6633 Brawner St
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 506-7900 1 PK-6 417 - Mc Lean Churchill Road Elementary School Math: 94% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 761 students10
1.3 miles
7100 Churchill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 288-8400 1.3 PK-6 761 - Mc Lean Cooper Middle School Magnet School
Math: 75% | Reading: 96%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 912 students10
1.5 miles
977 Balls Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800 1.5 7-8 912 - Mc Lean Kent Gardens Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 94% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 1,025 student10
2.0 miles
1717 Melbourne Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 394-5600 2 PK-6 1,025 - Mc Lean Mclean High School Math: 93% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 2,185 students10
2.0 miles
1633 Davidson Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700 2 9-12 2,185
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