| Founded | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Virginia High School League |
| Region | Region 6D (Class 6) |
| Teams | 7 |
The Liberty District is a high school athletic district in Northern Virginia under the Virginia High School League (VHSL). Founded in 1993 during a Northern Region realignment, it includes public high schools in Fairfax County and Arlington County. [1]
The district's charter members in 1993 included Fairfax, Falls Church High School, George C. Marshall High School, James Madison, Langley, McLean High School, and Robert E. Lee High School. [2]
Notable shifts include:
As of 2024–25, the Liberty District comprises:
| School | Location | Mascot | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| George C. Marshall High School | Falls Church | Statesmen | Blue and White |
| Herndon High School | Herndon | Hornets | Red and Black |
| Langley High School | McLean | Saxons | Green and Gold |
| McLean High School | McLean | Highlanders | Red and Silver |
| Wakefield High School | Arlington | Warriors | Green and White |
| Washington-Liberty High School | Arlington | Generals | Navy and White |
| Yorktown High School | Arlington | Patriots | Navy and White |
Liberty District schools have earned numerous VHSL titles:
| School | Sport | Title | Year | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.T. Woodson High School | Boys Basketball | VHSL Class 6 Champions | 2017 | [3] |
| Lake Braddock Secondary School | Gymnastics | Class 6 State Champions | 2022–2025 | [4] |
| McLean High School | Baseball, Swimming | Multiple regional titles; produced MLB pitcher Josh Sborz | Various | [5] |
| Washington-Liberty High School | Football, Wrestling, Cheer | Various state titles; Super Bowl MVP Jake Scott alum | 1970s–2010s | [6] |
| Herndon High School | Soccer | VHSL Class 6 State Champions | 1989, 2025 |
Liberty District championships are awarded based on regular season records or district tournaments. Top finishers advance to VHSL Region 6D competition. For cross country and similar sports, the top four teams and top 15 individuals advance from district to regionals. [11]