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James Madison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia)
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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.
and AAA Northern Region
. Their traditional rival schools include nearby schools Oakton, Langley, and Marshall.
In the late summer/early fall of 2007, James Madison High School won the Outback Bowl
against rival school Oakton High School
. This was the first time in ten years that Madison won. This was the kickoff of a seven-game winning streak in fall of 2007.After this season Madison's football team had still kept up great work and even managed to beat Stone Bridge in 2009.
The boys Warhawk lacrosse team defeated the Langley Saxons during their 2009 season on a last second behind the back goal. This was the first time that they have beaten Langley in many years and has not been done since.
Swimmer Sean Fletcher, who holds the national high school record for 100-yard butterfly with a time of 47.08, graduated from Madison in the spring of 2009 and is swimming for the University of Michigan
.
Their crew team is a club that is not sponsored by the school in any way due to the expenses of the sport and the lack of spectator appeal, but every year at least three of their boats will win states for its own category. In 2010, the Women's junior eight came in second in the nation. In 2011, all of the Varsity Boats made it to Nationals, and all of them made it to finals at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta.
Madison has 20 runner up finishes, which are:
Madison has two sportsmanship awards, which are:
Madison has won the AAA Wachovia Cup standings in the following years:
in 1989, receiving the Sudler Flag of Honor. The Sudler Flag of Honor is an award intended to honor band programs that demonstrate continued excellence over the course of several years.
James Madison High School also has 53 student-run (but teacher-sponsored) clubs for its students.
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is a county in Virginia, in the United States. Per the 2010 Census, the population of the county is 1,081,726, making it the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 13.5% of Virginia's population...
, adjacent to the town limits of Vienna
Vienna, Virginia
Vienna is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 15,687. Significantly more people live in zip codes with the Vienna postal addresses bordered approximately by Interstate 66 on the south, Interstate 495 on the east, Route 7 to...
, and is part of Fairfax County Public Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools
The Fairfax County Public Schools system is a branch of the Fairfax County government which administers public schools in Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax...
. Oakton High School
Oakton High School
Oakton High School is a public high school in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in proximity to the town of Vienna, in the United States. It is part of Fairfax County Public Schools....
is James Madison High School's main rival, although other rivals include Langley High School in McLean
McLean, Virginia
McLean is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. The community had a total population of 48,115 as of the 2010 census....
and Marshall High School
George C. Marshall High School
George C. Marshall High School is a public school in Idylwood, unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, and part of Fairfax County Public Schools . Newsweek ranked Marshall 159th on its 2009 list of the top U.S. high schools.-Name:...
. Its mascot is the warhawk
War Hawk
War Hawk is a term originally used to describe members of the Twelfth Congress of the United States who advocated waging war against the British in the War of 1812...
(James Madison was not a "warhawk"; he was opposed to the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
) and its colors are black
Black
Black is the color of objects that do not emit or reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of light...
and red
Red
Red is any of a number of similar colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of light discernible by the human eye, in the wavelength range of roughly 630–740 nm. Longer wavelengths than this are called infrared , and cannot be seen by the naked eye...
. The symbol for warhawk is similar to that of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
's Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. According to Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
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
Full-time equivalent
Full-time equivalent , is a unit to measure employed persons or students in a way that makes them comparable although they may work or study a different number of hours per week. FTE is often used to measure a worker's involvement in a project, or to track cost reductions in an organization...
basis), for a student-teacher ratio of 14.8.
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.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% http://schoolprofiles.fcps.edu/schlprfl/f?p=108:18:2925668266227900::NO::P0_CURRENT_SCHOOL_ID:060, and Madison's average SAT score was 1679 out of 2400 - significantly greater than state (1520) and national (1511) averages.http://www.fcps.edu/suptapps/newsreleases/newsrelease.cfm?newsid=700Athletics
James Madison's sports teams play in the AAA Liberty DistrictAAA Liberty District
The AAA Liberty District is a high school conference in the state of Virginia that includes schools from Northern Virginia. AAA is the largest enrollment class of the Virginia High School League and also typically the most competitive level in Virginia high school sports.The Liberty District...
and AAA Northern Region
AAA Northern Region
The AAA Northern Region is one of the four AAA regions in the Virginia High School League. It is made up of four districts: the AAA Concorde District, the AAA Liberty District, the AAA National District, and the AAA Patriot District...
. Their traditional rival schools include nearby schools Oakton, Langley, and Marshall.
In the late summer/early fall of 2007, James Madison High School won the Outback Bowl
Outback Bowl
The Outback Bowl is an annual New Year's Day college football bowl game played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The event was originally called the Hall of Fame Bowl from 1986 to 1994 until being renamed in 1995 for its new title sponsor, Outback Steakhouse...
against rival school Oakton High School
Oakton High School
Oakton High School is a public high school in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in proximity to the town of Vienna, in the United States. It is part of Fairfax County Public Schools....
. This was the first time in ten years that Madison won. This was the kickoff of a seven-game winning streak in fall of 2007.After this season Madison's football team had still kept up great work and even managed to beat Stone Bridge in 2009.
The boys Warhawk lacrosse team defeated the Langley Saxons during their 2009 season on a last second behind the back goal. This was the first time that they have beaten Langley in many years and has not been done since.
Swimmer Sean Fletcher, who holds the national high school record for 100-yard butterfly with a time of 47.08, graduated from Madison in the spring of 2009 and is swimming for the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
.
Their crew team is a club that is not sponsored by the school in any way due to the expenses of the sport and the lack of spectator appeal, but every year at least three of their boats will win states for its own category. In 2010, the Women's junior eight came in second in the nation. In 2011, all of the Varsity Boats made it to Nationals, and all of them made it to finals at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta.
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)
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)
Band
James Madison High School has a nationally recognized band, which is a two-time BOA Regional Finalist at Towson, MD. The band was honored to be selected by the John Philip Sousa FoundationJohn Philip Sousa Foundation
The John Philip Sousa Foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the promotion of band music internationally. The foundation administers a number of projects and awards supporting high quality band performance, conducting, and composition....
in 1989, receiving the Sudler Flag of Honor. The Sudler Flag of Honor is an award intended to honor band programs that demonstrate continued excellence over the course of several years.
Activities
The James Madison Latin program is known for its high national rankings on the National Latin Exam under its current teacher, Albert Gunn.James Madison High School also has 53 student-run (but teacher-sponsored) clubs for its students.