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#767 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 41% in state
Robinson Secondary
High School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Fairfax, VA
A Fairfax County Public Schools high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
- Math 74% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Robinson Secondary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 81% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robinson Secondary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,913
Median home value
$736,500
Median rent
$2,269/mo
College educated
68.3%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian School of FairfaxPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Lake Braddock SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 4,397 | Compare → |
| Woodson HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,473 | Compare → |
| Fairfax Global AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfax County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 223
- Rank in district
- #102 of 199
- District spending per student
- $18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robinson Secondary is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robinson Secondary
Robinson Secondary is a public high school in Fairfax, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 3,665 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robinson Secondary
What grades does Robinson Secondary serve?
Robinson Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Robinson Secondary?
Robinson Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 3,665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Secondary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robinson Secondary rank in VA?
Robinson Secondary ranks #767 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Robinson Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robinson Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Robinson Secondary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robinson Secondary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robinson Secondary a charter school?
No, Robinson Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robinson Secondary a Title I school?
No, Robinson Secondary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robinson Secondary?
14.4% of students at Robinson Secondary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 179
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfax County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (703) 426-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22032)
- 29,172
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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