VirginiaSchoolsMcLean High

McLean High

PublicGrades 912
McLean, Virginia · Fairfax County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,444
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 483
2,444
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
13%-52.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

McLean High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in McLean, Virginia. The school enrolls 2,444 students. It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictFairfax County Public Schools
County51059
CityMcLean
ZIP22101
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510126000538

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,444
White49.5%
Hispanic / Latino14.3%
Black / African American4.1%
Asian25.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races6.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
49.5%
Hispanic
14.3%
Black
4.1%
Asian
25.4%
Two+
6.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %13%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)