Open since 1973, Lake Braddock Secondary School (Lake Braddock) enrolls approximately 1,500 students in seventh and eighth grade, and another 2,800 in ninth through 12th grade.
Committed to providing a "small middle school feel," Lake Braddock groups middle schoolers into teams of 130 students with the same teachers for English, math, science, and social studies. Individualized instruction, state-of-the-art classrooms, an English to Speakers of Other Languages program, and extensive electives help nurture not only academic growth but also the school’s five core values: compassion, commitment, responsibility, respect, and integrity.
At the high school level, planning for college and careers is paramount. Students in grades nine through 12 are offered honors and advanced placement courses across disciplines. With SAT scores above the national average, and 95% of graduates attending college or university, Lake Braddock High is recognized by U. S. News and World Report as a Gold Medal School, ranked in the top 2% of all high schools in the country.
Outside of their academic studies, Lake Braddock Bruins enjoy honor societies, yearbook club, student council, a forensics team, debate club, marching band, and athletics such as cross-country, golf, wrestling, field hockey, football, and lacrosse.
Both inside the halls of its 604,660-square-foot brick building and outside on the expansive playing fields, Bruins pride — in all its purple and gold glory — flourishes at Lake Braddock Secondary School.
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 7-12
9200 Burke Lake Rd,
Burke, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Daniel W Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A
A-
A
C+
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A
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
194
Full Time Teachers
194
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
32
AP Pass Rate
76.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
270:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
White
43%
Hispanic
20.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
19.8%
Black
9%
Two or more races
7.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#15
Best Public HS in Virginia
#18
Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
#25
Best HS For Athletes in Virginia
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
George Mason University
907 Students
Virginia Tech
867 Students
University of Virginia
824 Students
James Madison University
785 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
618 Students
William & Mary
478 Students
Christopher Newport University
266 Students
George Washington University
221 Students
Georgetown University
219 Students
Old Dominion University
214 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
311 Students
Computer Science
259 Students
Biology
245 Students
Psychology
210 Students
Nursing
158 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
139 Students
Engineering
122 Students
Political Science and Government
119 Students
Marketing
116 Students
Chemistry
86 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/25/2025
LBSS has great academics, a good range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and involved teachers! Go bruins!
4/8/2025
Lake Braddock Secondary School is an excellent school for academics. Lake Braddock provides educational experiences for students from diverse backgrounds. There are many great opportunities not only academics but also extracurriculars. Overall, Lake Braddock's academics and extracurriculars provide students the opportunity to succeed not only in school, but in their communities as well.
1/4/2025
Lake Braddock provides a variety of different opportunities for students. These opportunities can look like tutoring, sports, and clubs. The atmosphere and school culture is also great as students support different groups such as the football team, basketball team, track, etc. Academically, I feel prepared for the next steps in my career.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/31/2025
If you’re looking for a school that nurtures both the mind and the soul, this is the place. With its incredible academic programs, supportive community, well-rounded extracurricular offerings, and commitment to student well-being, it’s no surprise that this school is considered the most perfect. It’...
10/12/2024
My two kids currently attends to Lake Braddock Secondary, their grades are good and they are happy overall.
7/3/2024
As a parent of 2 LBSS graduates in ‘19 and ‘22, I feel the school did an excellent job of preparing our kids for undergrad and graduate school. Like any large public school, we had issues with teachers, kids and societal influences but all were met by admin staff or teachers when prompted. We were e...
4/12/2024
This school has a MASSIVE problem with bullying. The students are verbally and mentally abusive to others. I would love to know what administration is doing about bullyin behind the scenese, because nothing is being done up front. Some of the staff shows an difference to a variety of problems.
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List Price Range
$365K - $1.4M
Homes For Sale
46
Average Home Value
$802,854
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
Average House Size
2,341 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Orange Hunt Estates Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Monticello Park
- Dog Park
- Skateboard
- Trails
Colonel Silas Burke Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Huntsman Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Lake
Burke Lake Park
Rolling Valley West Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Lake Braddock Park
- Lake
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Middle Run Park
- Bike Trails
- Pool
- Trails
Greentree Village Park
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Lake Braddock Secondary School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Burke, VA, in the Burke neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 4,368 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Lake Braddock Secondary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $802,854. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Springfield High School, James W Robinson, Jr. Secondary School, W. T. Woodson High School, and more. Learn more about what Burke has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Braddock Secondary School.