Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia, United States, administered by Fairfax County Public Schools, is one of three 7-12 secondary schools in Fairfax County. The other two are Hayfield SS and Robinson SS. Lake Braddock opened in 1973. Its mascot is a bruin, and the school colors are purple and gold.
Serving 4,397 students in grades 7-12, Lake Braddock Secondary ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 4,397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Braddock Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Braddock Secondary's student population of 4,397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 194 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
4,397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
194 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Lake Braddock Secondary ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Braddock Secondary is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#98 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
8%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Braddock Secondary's ranking?
Lake Braddock Secondary is ranked #98 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lake Braddock Secondary often compared to?
Lake Braddock Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Robinson Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Braddock Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lake Braddock Secondary is 97%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lake Braddock Secondary?
4,397 students attend Lake Braddock Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lake Braddock Secondary students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Braddock Secondary?
Lake Braddock Secondary has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Braddock Secondary offer ?
Lake Braddock Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Braddock Secondary part of?
Lake Braddock Secondary is part of Fairfax County School District.
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