McLean High School is a public high school within the Fairfax County Public Schools in McLean, Virginia, United States. In 2024, U.S. News & World Report rated McLean the 218th-best U.S. public high school, and fifth-best in Virginia.
Serving 2,444 students in grades 9-12, Mclean High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mclean High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mclean High School's student population of 2,444 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 179 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Red, Silver
School Rankings
Mclean High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mclean High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
8%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclean High School's ranking?
Mclean High School is ranked #298 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mclean High School often compared to?
Mclean High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Langley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mclean High School?
The graduation rate of Mclean High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mclean High School?
2,444 students attend Mclean High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mclean High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclean High School?
Mclean High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mclean High School offer ?
Mclean High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mclean High School part of?
Mclean High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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