Robinson Secondary

Set in Fairfax, Virginia, Robinson Secondary is a heavily attended secondary school, operated by Fairfax County Public Schools. It serves 3,710 students across grades 7 through 12. That puts it 206% larger than the typical public school in Virginia, which averages around 1,213 students.

Fairfax County Public Schools comprises 199 schools with combined enrollment of 179,323 students; Robinson Secondary is among them.

In terms of who attends, Robinson Secondary reports that 56% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school lists 17% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 7% multiracial, 7% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Robinson Secondary logs 172 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 21.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.9:1, putting Robinson Secondary higher than the state norm the norm. Around 14% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Fairfax County (around 37%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Robinson Secondary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 84.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 77.9%.

In the surrounding community, Fairfax County reports that median household earnings sit near $153,637, 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Robinson Secondary is one of 222 public schools in Fairfax County (combined enrollment of about 174,475 students).

Nearest neighbor: Laurel Ridge Elementary, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Robinson Secondary ranks 7th on composite proficiency, beneath the local average of 81.4%.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Robinson Secondary has contracted 5%, going from 3,907 students in 2018 to 3,710 in 2025. Class-load math has loosened: from 15.6:1 in 2018 to 21.6:1 in 2025.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.