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Marshall High School vs. Mclean High School

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School Overview

School
Marshall High School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Mclean High School
1633 Davidson Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Mclean High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,190 students in grades 9-12, Marshall High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,444 students in grades 9-12, Mclean High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,190 students
2,444 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marshall High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mclean High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marshall High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mclean High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
153 teachers
179 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marshall High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mclean High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mclean High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#847 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#703 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marshall High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mclean High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclean High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mclean High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 50% in VA)
97%
(Top 5% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marshall High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mclean High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marshall High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mclean High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
560
587
Grade 10 Students
556
627
Grade 11 Students
557
626
Grade 12 Students
517
604

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mclean High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mclean High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mclean High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mclean High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marshall High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mclean High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marshall High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mclean High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marshall High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mclean High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marshall High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mclean High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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