George Mason High School Overview

Overview

George Mason High School emphasizes parent involvement through conferences, parent nights, and open houses. The school’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and the agencies and international organizations in the area, draws in a culturally diverse student body. Students at George Mason High School can earn a Standard Diploma, Standard Technical Diploma, Advanced Studies Diploma, and Advanced Technical Diploma. The school also offers an International Baccalaureate program and electives such as Mandarin Chinese and personal finance.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Gold
National Rank
#19
State Rank
#2
STEM Rank
#147

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	833
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	27%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	8%
Full-Time Teachers	57

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading	98%
Proficient in Geometry	98%
College Readiness Index	100.0

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	08 – 12
Setting	Large Suburb
Charter School	No
Magnet School	No
Receives Title I Funding	No

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	1
Total Students	833
Proficient in Reading (district average)	98%
Proficient in Geometry (district average)	98%
College Readiness (district average)	100.0