James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary School, commonly known as Robinson Secondary School, is a six-year public school in the Fairfax, Virginia, a Northern Virginia suburb southwest of Washington, D.C.
Serving 3,665 students in grades 7-12, Robinson Secondary ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 3,665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robinson 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
School Overview
Robinson Secondary's student population of 3,665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 179 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Robinson Secondary ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robinson Secondary is 0.64, which is less 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
#157 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
56%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bighorn Sheep, Ram
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robinson Secondary's ranking?
Robinson Secondary is ranked #157 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Robinson Secondary often compared to?
Robinson Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Braddock Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robinson Secondary?
The graduation rate of Robinson Secondary is 98%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Robinson Secondary?
3,665 students attend Robinson Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Robinson Secondary students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robinson Secondary?
Robinson Secondary has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robinson Secondary offer ?
Robinson Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robinson Secondary part of?
Robinson Secondary is part of Fairfax County School District.
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