Anonymous
05/09/2012 19:48
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
I'm not sure where the 99% figure came from either, but I am happy to see Marshall up there. It is definitely a hidden gem in FCPS.
Anonymous
05/09/2012 19:46
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
GCM in the top 10 does not surprise me. It was the first IB school in Fairfax County, and was rising in the ranks even in 90's when I went to school. It also was one of the smallest high schools in the county back then...
Anonymous
05/09/2012 16:26
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
The darn "smiley" ruined my link.... oh well... you can look it up.
Anonymous
05/09/2012 16:24
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Clearly there is something odd about the statistics they are citing. The IB participation rate at Marshall is more like 60% with about 75%+ pass rate.
http://schoolprofiles.fcps.edu/schlprfl/f?p=108:17:824509543607938:::
0_CURRENT_SCHOOL_ID:070
Other schools' stats seem off as well. I think the methodology is questionable.
http://schoolprofiles.fcps.edu/schlprfl/f?p=108:17:824509543607938:::
0_CURRENT_SCHOOL_ID:070
Other schools' stats seem off as well. I think the methodology is questionable.
Anonymous
05/09/2012 15:17
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Anonymous wrote:Public school. Huh. I'll take my chances with Sidwell.
^ jealous
Anonymous
05/09/2012 15:12
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Public school. Huh. I'll take my chances with Sidwell.
Anonymous
05/09/2012 15:10
Subject: Re:Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Those who like to deconstruct these studies should have a field day.
FWIW, I'd be curious as to how the IB participation rate at George Mason or George Marshall was determined to be 99%. It doesn't sound right to me, and I assume it has an impact on their top rankings.
Of course, the Jay Matthews "Challenge Index" (i.e., the "Newsweek" study) that the Arlington posters love to trot out has its own, serious flaws.
FWIW, I'd be curious as to how the IB participation rate at George Mason or George Marshall was determined to be 99%. It doesn't sound right to me, and I assume it has an impact on their top rankings.
Of course, the Jay Matthews "Challenge Index" (i.e., the "Newsweek" study) that the Arlington posters love to trot out has its own, serious flaws.
Anonymous
05/09/2012 14:50
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
Arlington Schools all have bad test stats
But, for example, Yorktown High scores higher on every measure than 22nd-ranked Falls Church High. Am I missing something??
Because even though falls church has a huge amount of poor and minorities vs yorktown's very white and rich, it scores better in test scores.
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/districts/arlington-county-public-schools/yorktown-high-20365
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/districts/fairfax-county-public-schools/falls-church-high-school-20438
Anonymous
05/09/2012 14:43
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Anonymous wrote:
Arlington Schools all have bad test stats
But, for example, Yorktown High scores higher on every measure than 22nd-ranked Falls Church High. Am I missing something??
Anonymous
05/09/2012 14:06
Subject: Re:Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Interesting that TJ is no longer #1.
Anonymous
05/09/2012 14:03
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Anonymous wrote:Can anyone explain why Arlington, VA high schools didn't even rank in the state's top 37!?!?
Arlington Schools all have bad test stats
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/districts/arlington-county-public-schools
FCPS http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/districts/fairfax-county-public-schools
Don't worry your proximity to DC will help your home prices.
Anonymous
05/09/2012 13:56
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Can anyone explain why Arlington, VA high schools didn't even rank in the state's top 37!?!?
Anonymous
05/09/2012 13:54
Subject: Re:Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Your source is US News?? Meh.
Anonymous
05/09/2012 13:51
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Anonymous wrote:Top Ranked VA Schools
#1 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
6560 BRADDOCK RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
#2 George Mason High School
7124 LEESBURG PK, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043
#3 George C. Marshall High School
7731 LEESBURG PK, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043
#4 Mclean High School
1633 DAVIDSON RD, MCLEAN, VA 22101
#5 James W. Robinson Jr. Secondary School
5035 SIDEBURN RD, FAIRFAX, VA 22032
#6 Langley High School
6520 GEORGETOWN PK, MCLEAN, VA 22101
#7 W.T. Woodson High School
9525 MAIN ST, FAIRFAX, VA 22031
#8 James Madison High School
2500 JAMES MADISON DR, VIENNA, VA 22181
#9 Oakton High School
2900 SUTTON RD, VIENNA, VA 22181
#10 Stone Bridge High
43100 HAY RD, ASHBURN, VA 20147
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia
Looks like Maryland's #1 is lower ranking than VA's #3, hah
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/maryland/rankings
Anonymous
05/09/2012 13:45
Subject: Top Virginia School Ranking, amazing whats changed due to the increase in Tyson's Housing
Top Ranked VA Schools
#1 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
6560 BRADDOCK RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
#2 George Mason High School
7124 LEESBURG PK, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043
#3 George C. Marshall High School
7731 LEESBURG PK, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043
#4 Mclean High School
1633 DAVIDSON RD, MCLEAN, VA 22101
#5 James W. Robinson Jr. Secondary School
5035 SIDEBURN RD, FAIRFAX, VA 22032
#6 Langley High School
6520 GEORGETOWN PK, MCLEAN, VA 22101
#7 W.T. Woodson High School
9525 MAIN ST, FAIRFAX, VA 22031
#8 James Madison High School
2500 JAMES MADISON DR, VIENNA, VA 22181
#9 Oakton High School
2900 SUTTON RD, VIENNA, VA 22181
#10 Stone Bridge High
43100 HAY RD, ASHBURN, VA 20147
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia
#1 Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
6560 BRADDOCK RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312
#2 George Mason High School
7124 LEESBURG PK, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043
#3 George C. Marshall High School
7731 LEESBURG PK, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043
#4 Mclean High School
1633 DAVIDSON RD, MCLEAN, VA 22101
#5 James W. Robinson Jr. Secondary School
5035 SIDEBURN RD, FAIRFAX, VA 22032
#6 Langley High School
6520 GEORGETOWN PK, MCLEAN, VA 22101
#7 W.T. Woodson High School
9525 MAIN ST, FAIRFAX, VA 22031
#8 James Madison High School
2500 JAMES MADISON DR, VIENNA, VA 22181
#9 Oakton High School
2900 SUTTON RD, VIENNA, VA 22181
#10 Stone Bridge High
43100 HAY RD, ASHBURN, VA 20147
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia