McLean High School

McLean High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1633 Davidson Rd,  McLean, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
3.9
3.7
2,365 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ellen T Reilly
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
179
Full Time Teachers
179
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
88.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
229:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
49.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.4%
Hispanic
14.3%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black
4.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
#12 Best HS For Stem in Virginia
#14 Best Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 731 Students
Virginia Tech 643 Students
James Madison University 540 Students
George Mason University 463 Students
William & Mary 421 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 353 Students
Georgetown University 252 Students
New York University 239 Students
Penn State 198 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 193 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 348 Students
Psychology 246 Students
Biology 208 Students
Computer Science 207 Students
Economics 130 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 129 Students
Finance 126 Students
Political Science and Government 122 Students
Engineering 120 Students
Marketing 84 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 323 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/29/2025
Many of the teachers hired for AP Courses know their material extremely well, and the course are planned out very well. I feel very prepared for AP Exams as well as the rigor I will find in college.
4.0 Senior
3/26/2025
I definitely wish the school was renovated, the ceilings are practically falling apart. but academically im so grateful for the experience mclean has provided and i feel very prepared for my future with the skills ive been provided
4.0 Sophomore
3/4/2025
McLean high school is an excellent school for both culture and academics like math, science and more. Although the sports facilities are not the best, you will still find many talented athletic programs at this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 22 Reviews
2.0 parent
1/19/2024
Mclean High school has few issues that are ongoing. During the 4 years our family has been involved with MH we have seen teachers that are not qualified, teachers who clearly do not care if students understand and perform. However, there are few very strong teachers that needs to be praised and real...
5.0 parent
8/5/2023
MH is a great high school that provides great resources for students.
5.0 parent
5/6/2021
My kids learned a lot at McLean High and they were prepared for college. The teachers are excellent.
5.0 parent
4/7/2020
Our kids have learned so much while attending McLean High School. Other than the fact that it’s a little overcrowded than Langley High School, it’s an awesome school, overall.

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McLean High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McLean, VA, in the McLean neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,365 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. McLean High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,944,370. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marshall High School, Meridian High School, The Potomac School, and more. Learn more about what McLean has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McLean High School.

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