James Madison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia)
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Coordinates: 38°53′36.12″N 77°16′32.37″W / 38.8933667°N 77.2756583°W
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| 2500 James Madison Drive Vienna, VA 22181 |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1959 |
| School district | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Principal | Mark Merrell |
| Assistant principals | Yusef Azimi, Kristin Dougherty, Tom Lundy, Susan Robeson, Michael Yohe |
| Faculty | 129.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,944 (as of 2009-10)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.8[1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red and black ██ |
| Athletics conference | Liberty District Northern Region |
| Mascot | Warhawk |
| Newspaper | 'The Hawk Talk' |
| Feeder schools | Thoreau Middle School Kilmer Middle School |
| Information | 703-319-2300 |
| Rival schools | Marshall High School Oakton 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. Oakton High School is James Madison High School's main rival, although other rivals include Langley High School in McLean and Marshall High School. Its mascot is the warhawk (James Madison was not a "warhawk"; he was opposed to the War of 1812) and its colors are black and red. The symbol for warhawk is similar to that of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons. According to Newsweek Magazine's 2007 list of the top US high schools, Madison was ranked 123. US News & World Report named JMHS a Silver Medal school in 2010.
As of the 2009-2010 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,944 students and 129.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 14.8.[1]
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[edit] Demographics
In the 2007-2008 school year, James Madison High School's student body was 73.93% white, 11.68% Asian, 6.60% Hispanic, 4.76% other, and 3.04% black.[citation needed]
[edit] 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% [2], and Madison's average SAT score was 1679 out of 2400 - significantly greater than state (1520) and national (1511) averages.[3]
[edit] 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.
[edit] College Athletes
2012 Graduates
- Nick Baietti - West Point (Soccer)
- Savannah Bentley - American University (Lacrosse)
- Megan Bisson - George Mason University (Lacrosse)
- Joe Capra - Saint Louis University (Swim and Dive)
- Cristina Ceppi - Appalachian State University (Field Hockey)
- Tim Davis - Georgetown University (Baseball)
- Nathan Favero - Brigham Young University (Baseball)
- Jonny Graham - Air Force Academy (Baseball)
- Matt Livingston - Longwood University (Baseball)
2013 Graduates
- Andy McGuire - University of Texas At Austin (Baseball)
- Kyle Rowe - Stony Brook University (Lacrosse)
[edit] State championships and runner-up finishes
Madison has won 31 state championships, which are:
- six in AAA softball (1979, 1984, 1987–1989)
- three in baseball {one in the now defunct IA Division in 1968, two in AAA (1971, 2002)}
- three in AAA girls basketball (1991, 1993)
- two in AAA boys golf (1990, 1992)
- two in AAA girls tennis (1989, 1990)
- two in AAA boys football (1973, 1988)
- four in boys AAA basketball (1965, 1966, 2006)
- one in girls AAA lacrosse (2011)
- At least two every year since 2004 for their rowing team
Madison has 20 runner up finishes, which are:
- four in AAA girls basketball (1990, 1995, 1996, 1998)
- three in AAA softball (1980, 1998, 2004)
- two in AAA girls tennis in 2000
- three in AAA boys golf in 1989, 2009
- one in Division IA baseball in 1969
- one in AAA boys swimming and diving in 2009
- three in AAA boys football (1990, 1995, 2001)
- two in AAA boys basketball (1987, 1999)
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)
[edit] Band
James Madison High School has a nationally recognized band. The band was honored to be selected by the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 1989, receiving the Sudler Flag of Honor.[citation needed] The Sudler Flag of Honor is an award intended to honor band programs that demonstrate continued excellence over the course of several years.
[edit] Activities
The James Madison Latin program is known for its high national rankings on the National Latin Exam under its current teacher, Albert Gunn.[citation needed]
James Madison High School also has 53 student-run (but teacher-sponsored) clubs for its students.
[edit] Notable Alumni
John Brenkus - Director of Sport Science (TV series) [2]
Jay Franklin (Baseball) - Second overall pick in Major League Baseball Draft by the San Diego Padres in 1971
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