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McLean High

1633 Davidson Rd, McLean, VA, 22101

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 29 of 232 in Virginia

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About McLean High

McLean High School is a public high school in McLean, Virginia, that serves students in grades 9–12. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system. The school has between 1,900 and 2,000 students, and there is one teacher for every 15 students. This helps the school stay organized and focused on academics. There are 30 high schools in the district, and McLean High School is the eighth best in the state. The school has a tough academic program with tests and classes for Advanced Placement (AP). 82% of students take AP classes, which shows that they really want to go to college. Students can also take honors classes, career and technical education programs, and a lot of other things outside of school that will help them get ready for college and work. Approximately 52% of the students belong to minority groups, and around 13% identify as economically disadvantaged. For the school year 2025–2026, academic tests show that 87% of students are good at math and 96% are good at reading (ELA). Students also take the SAT and ACT to help them plan for college.

McLean High Contact Information

Address

1633 Davidson Rd, McLean, VA, 22101

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Phone

(703) 714-5700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 96%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 96% in Reading.
179
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2444
Total Students
$76088
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 29 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at McLean High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 48.04%
Asian 25.61%
Hispanic 15.26%
Black 4.38%
Two+ Races 6.34%
Native Am. 0.25%
White
48.04%
Asian
25.61%
Hispanic
15.26%
Black
4.38%
Two+ Races
6.34%
Native Am.
0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2444
48.94%
1196 Female
51.06%
1248 Male

Student Population

2444 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

244 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Several seniors at McLean High School have been honored for their outstanding work. Some were named National Merit Commended Students and Semifinalists. The school's Model United Nations team did an amazing job at the University of Virginia's VAMUN Conference, winning the Best Large Delegation award. Senior Wonwoo Do won the YoungArts contest for photography with distinction.

FAQ

Q1. Does McLean High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, the school gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q2. What kind of school experience do students get at McLean High?

Ans. McLean High has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q3. Do the school offer the SAT and ACT tests?

Ans. Yes, students should take these tests to get ready for applying to college.

Q4. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q5. Are there programs for leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs and take on responsibilities that help them work together and be responsible.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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