Type Public high school Faculty 129.0 (on FTE basis) Enrollment 1,945 (as of 2009–10) Mascot Warhawk Color Red and black ██ | Principal Gregory Hood Grades 9–12 Phone +1 703-319-2300 Founded 1959 | |
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James Madison High School is a high school located in an unincorporated area of Fairfax County, Virginia, adjacent to the town limits of Vienna, and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. According to Newsweek Magazine's 2014 list of the top US high schools, Madison was ranked 93. U.S. News & World Report named JMHS a Silver Medal school in 2010.
Contents
- Demographics
- Standardized testing
- Athletics
- State championships and runner up finishes
- Dance team
- Band
- Activities
- Notable alumni
- References
As of the 2014–2015 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,995 students and 136.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.
Demographics
In the 2011–2012 school year, James Madison High School's student body was 69.59% White, 12.30% Asian, 10.48% Hispanic, 2.53% Black and 5.11% Native American.
Standardized testing
James Madison High School continually surpasses most Virginia schools in statewide and nationwide exams. For the 2006–2007 academic year, Madison's average score on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) was 95%. In 2015, Madison's average SAT score of 1744 far exceeded the state (1533) and national (1467) averages; the school's average ACT score of 26.6 likewise outperformed state (23.1) and national (21.0) figures.
Athletics
James Madison's sports teams play in the AAA Liberty District and AAA Northern Region. Their traditional rival schools include nearby schools Oakton, Langley, and Marshall.
State championships and runner-up finishes
Madison has won 34 state championships, which are:
Madison has 24 runner up finishes, which are:
Madison has two sportsmanship awards, which are:
Madison has won the AAA Wachovia Cup standings in the following years:
Dance team
The James Madison High School Dance team has won several awards on both the local and national levels. In 2013, the team placed first in the Large Varsity Pom category at George Mason University. In 2014, the team attended UDA Summer Camp, placing first in home routine. The 2014–2015 season brought the Madison Dance Team a third place in both Large Varsity Pom and Jazz at UDA Fairfax, second place in both Large Varsity Pom and Jazz at the Masonettes Invitational, and an advancement to semi-finals at UDA Nationals, for the first time in team history. They placed 23rd overall out of 51 teams at a highly competitive national level. Beginning in the 2015–2016 season, the dance team will be creating a junior varsity team to train with and learn from the varsity team. The team performs at both varsity football home games and boys and girls varsity basketball home games.
Band
James Madison High School has a nationally recognized band program. The band was honored to be selected by the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 1989, receiving the Sudler Flag of Honor. The Sudler Flag of Honor is the most prestigious award intended to honor band programs that demonstrate continued excellence over the course of several years. In 2012, the James Madison High School Band Program was once again, the recipient of the Sudler Flag of Honor. The band program, under the direction of Michael Hackbarth, includes a comprehensive Marching Band program, a nationally-recognized Wind Symphony, a Symphonic Band, a Color Guard Program and a Jazz Ensemble. The Wind Symphony is regularly invited to perform at the National Concert Band Festival and continues to receive Superior ratings. Collectively, the James Madison High School Band Program is known as the "Pride of Vienna".
Activities
The James Madison Latin program is known for its high national rankings on the National Latin Exam under its current teacher, Albert Gunn.
James Madison High School also has 53 student-run (but teacher-sponsored) clubs for its students, including a GSA, art club, and many others.