Langley High School is a public high school in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It is a part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system and serves the McLean and Great Falls communities. .

History

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Langley High School, located in Fairfax County, Virginia, opened in 1965 in order to accommodate an overcrowded McLean High School, located near by. According to tax records, which assess the school at $31.87 million, Langley is situated on 42 acres of land.

During the last 40 years, Langley has undergone several extensive renovations, including the construction of what is now known as Hertzler Hall. Currently, Langley is slated to be renovated by the end of the decade.

Demographics

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Langley enrolled 2,001 students in the 2005-2006 school year. Its student body is 79% White; 2% Black; 2% Hispanic; and 17% Asian.

Academics

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The LHS academic program follows the standard FCPS guidelines, requiring 24 credits for graduation. Additionally provided at Langley is the Advanced Placement (AP) program. Langley offers one of the most comprehensive AP programs available, featuring more than 20 AP level classes in every discipline.

The academic gems of Langley rest in its course offerings. As of 2003, Langley was the only school in the FCPS system to offer AP Macro/Microeconomics. Additonally significant courses include the school's Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra classes, which are taught via closed-circuit television, and AP Russian Language (Langley is one of only a few high schools in the nation piloting the new AP Russian course).

In 2005 the mean SAT score was 1199 (591 Verbal; 608 Math). Langley's SAT averages are the highest of all the comprehensive Fairfax County high schools (Jefferson's SAT average is higher, but it is a magnet school).

Administration

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Langley High School is currently run by an administration consisting of one principal and three assistant principals. Discipline is mainly enforced by the assistant principals while the principal tends to project a laid-back image.

Athletics

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Langley plays in the AAA Liberty District of the Northern Region. The Langley sports teams are all referred to as the "Saxons" (or "Lady Saxons" for some women-only sports), and their primary rival is McLean High School.

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