McLean High

2,428 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McLean High School, located in McLean, Virginia, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state and the nation. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors programs, and robust elective offerings in the arts, technology, and career preparation.

Beyond its academic achievements, McLean High School is well-known for fostering a vibrant and competitive extracurricular culture. The school supports a diverse array of student-led clubs, championship-level athletic programs, and an award-winning performing arts department. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and student leadership, the school consistently aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in higher education and future professional endeavors, making it a cornerstone of the McLean community.

2,428

Total Students

179.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McLean High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,128
Hispanic	359
Black	107
Asian	653
Two or More	172
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,128 (46.5%)
Asian
653 (26.9%)
Hispanic
359 (14.8%)
Two or More
172 (7.1%)
Black
107 (4.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)714-5700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	179.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 577

Grade 10 584

Grade 11 637

Grade 12 630