Madison High

2,090 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Madison High School, located in Vienna, Virginia, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to student excellence, the school is consistently recognized as one of the top-performing institutions in Fairfax County. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized programs, and diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for success in higher education and professional careers.

Beyond academics, Madison High boasts a vibrant campus culture characterized by a deep sense of school spirit and a wide range of extracurricular involvement. The "Warhawks" are well-known for their competitive athletic programs, robust performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community, emphasizing character development and civic engagement, making it a central pillar of the local Vienna neighborhood.

2,090

Total Students

137.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,210
Hispanic	338
Black	42
Asian	337
Two or More	156
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,210 (57.9%)
Hispanic
338 (16.2%)
Asian
337 (16.1%)
Two or More
156 (7.5%)
Black
42 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)319-2300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,090
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 524

Grade 10 530

Grade 11 507

Grade 12 529

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Madison High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	524
Grade 10	530
Grade 11	507
Grade 12	529

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Madison High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	979	46.8%
Male	1,111	53.2%

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