James Madison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia)
| James Madison High School | |
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| Address | |
  James Madison High School  James Madison High School  James Madison High School | |
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2500 James Madison Drive Vienna, VA 22181 | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 38°53′45″N 77°16′44″W / 38.89583°N 77.27889°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1959 |
| School district | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Principal | Gregory Hood |
| Faculty | 129.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,074 (2014-15)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.8[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and black ██ |
| Athletics conference |
Concorde District Northern Region |
| Mascot | Warhawk |
| Newspaper | The Hawk Talk |
| Feeder schools |
Thoreau Middle School Kilmer Middle School |
| Information | 703-319-2300 |
| Rival school |
Oakton High School McLean High School Stone Bridge High School George C. Marshall High School |
| Website | School website |
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. The school has a 98% graduation rate.[3]
As of the 2016-2017 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.[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.[4]
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%.[5] 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.[6]
Athletics
James Madison's sports teams play in the Concorde 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 36 state championships, which are:
- eight in softball {six in AAA (1979, 1984, and 1987–1989) and two in 6A (2017, 2018)}
- four in baseball {one in the now defunct IA Division in 1968, two in AAA (1971, 2002), and one in 6A (2015)}
- three in AAA girls basketball (1991, 1993)
- two in AAA boys golf (1990, 1992)
- two in AAA girls tennis (1989, 1990).
- two in AAA girls lacrosse (2011, 2013)
- one in 6A boys cross country (2016)
- two in 6A girls swim and dive (2017, 2018)
Madison has 25 runner up finishes, which are:
- four in AAA girls basketball (1990, 1995, 1996, 1998)
- four in softball { three in AAA (1980, 1998, 2004) and one in 6A (2016)}
- two in AAA girls tennis in 2000
- three in AAA boys golf in 1989, 2009
- one in Division IA baseball (1969)
- two in AAA boys swimming and diving (2009, 2013)
- three in AAA boys football (1990, 1995, 2001)
- two in AAA boys basketball (1987, 1999)
- one in AAA boys lacrosse (2013)
- one in AAA boys soccer (2015)
- one in 6A girls soccer (2018)
- one in 6A Boys Cross Country (2015)
- two in 6A Boys swim and dive (2017, 2018)
Madison has two sportsmanship awards, which are:
- two in AAA girls basketball (1990, 1996)
Madison has won the AAA Wachovia Cup standings in the following years:
- five times for academic activities (1991, 1993–1995, 1997)
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.[7] 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. As of fall 2017, a third concert band has been formed as well, called the Concert Band. It replaces the Symphonic Band's level of playing, and thus the Symphonic Band now plays harder music. 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
James Madison High School also has 53 student-run (but teacher-sponsored) clubs for its students, including a GSA, art club, and many others.
Notable alumni
- John Brenkus – Director of Sport Science [8]
- Jay Franklin – Second overall pick in Major League Baseball Draft by the San Diego Padres in 1971*
- Azita Ghanizada – actress, A Kiss on the Nose (2004), Alphas (2011–present) [9]
- Jim McNamara, Former MLB player (San Francisco Giants)
- Mike Wallace, Former MLB player (Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers)
- Robb Spewak – Radio Producer for the Mike O'Meara radio show and Radio Personality
References
- 1 2 3 "Madison High School Profile | Vienna, Virginia (VA)". Publicschoolreview.com. Retrieved 2017-04-03.
- ↑ "Madison High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ↑
- ↑ "FCPS - School Profiles - Madison HS - Demographics". Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ↑ "FCPS - School Profiles - Madison HS - Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)". Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- ↑ http://www.fcps.edu/MadisonHS/about/documents/JMHS%20Profile%202015-16.pdf
- ↑ "Recognition from the VA General Assembly". VA General Assembly. Archived from the original on 2015-04-15.
- ↑ McClain, Buzz (23 January 2011). "The 'Science' of Success: John Brenkus's hit sports show is part of a locally grown media franchise". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Krystal, Becky (2008-10-05). "At This 'Hospital,' Virginia Doctors Are In". The Washington Post (Washington DC: WPC). ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 26 July 2011. "Ghanizada, 29"