McLean High School

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McLean High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1633 Davidson Rd,  McLean, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
3.9
3.6
2,365 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ellen T Reilly
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
93%
Reading Proficiency
96%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
96%
Math Proficiency
93%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
180
Full Time Teachers
180
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
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
46.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
26.9%
Hispanic
14.8%
Two or more races
7.1%
Black
4.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
#9 Best HS For Stem in Virginia
#13 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 785 Students
Virginia Tech 685 Students
James Madison University 568 Students
George Mason University 469 Students
William & Mary 441 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 348 Students
New York University 270 Students
Georgetown University 265 Students
Penn State 210 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 208 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 353 Students
Psychology 252 Students
Biology 216 Students
Computer Science 209 Students
Economics 146 Students
Finance 140 Students
Political Science and Government 138 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 134 Students
Engineering 133 Students
Marketing 92 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 307 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/16/2025
McLean High School has very good academics, the amount of classes offered is very diverse. However, the building and facilities are very below average, especially compared to the other schools in the area.
2.0 Junior
9/21/2025
Wish it could be more diverse, the work is good but overall I wouldn't recommend if you are a person of color because you will feel like your standing out alot.
4.0 Senior
9/12/2025
Positives: - Lots of AP/honors classes offered - Lots of clubs - Winning marching band - Sports are mostly good - Admin attentive Negatives: - Building falling apart - Mice - Leaks - Some programs get way more funding than they deserve - Overcrowded - Limited parking - Can be quite competitive
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/14/2026
I do not use the special ed services so I cannot say . But it is a wonderful school and my child is happy , safe, with a great education
1.0 other
11/5/2025
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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.

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,365 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 93% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 96% 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 $1,995,221. 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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