James W Robinson, Jr. Secondary School

James W Robinson, Jr. Secondary School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
5035 Sideburn Rd,  Fairfax, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
3.9
4.3
3,693 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tracey Phillips
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
179
Full Time Teachers
179
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
52.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
56%
Hispanic
16%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.6%
Two or more races
7.4%
Black
6.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Magnet HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 753 Students
James Madison University 709 Students
Virginia Tech 704 Students
George Mason University 613 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 477 Students
William & Mary 434 Students
Georgetown University 240 Students
New York University 225 Students
Christopher Newport University 200 Students
Penn State 187 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 290 Students
Biology 217 Students
Psychology 197 Students
Computer Science 152 Students
Political Science and Government 133 Students
Engineering 117 Students
Nursing 114 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 110 Students
Marketing 100 Students
International Relations 73 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 500 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/8/2025
I came to Robinson in the 11th grade and I was immediately welcomed to the wonderful community. I was a little scared going in because it was almost 3 times the size as my old school, but the way the admin makes you feel like a valuable student instead of just a number was very reassuring. At Robinson I feel like my voice is heard in every classroom and I can share my ideas and not be judged.
4.0 Senior
7/2/2024
Overall I've had a positive experience at Robinson. The academics and college-readiness are advanced, and the teachers for the most part are helpful and willing to teach the concepts to any student. The food is not great, however, and the school is a bit aged and run down.
4.0 Senior
5/31/2024
I went to Robinson through 8th-12th grade and really enjoyed my time as a student there. I have never had a bad teacher and I felt very prepared for College and other opportunities presented to me in my life.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 15 Reviews
2.0 other
10/11/2024
This School is not good if you want to get into a good college and the administration doesn't do a good job of knowing things and accuse random student of things like starting a fight or throwing food in the cafeteria. In the bathroom there is graffiti and a lot of people smoke in the bathroom. At t...
5.0 other
12/30/2023
I LOVE Robinson Secondary. It's one of the best high schools in Fairfax County. When we moved to NOVA we researched the top high schools in the area and I'm so glad we chose Robinson. If you are serious about your child's education, this school is for you. Sports programs are also EXCELLENT! My daug...
3.0 parent
4/20/2023
My daughter started attending this school in 2018 as a 7th grader. She had some struggles but I think the special education teachers and staff did a terrific job helping her. Then we were going to move abroad for my job, and I was trying to get my daughter enrolled in a private school abroad, and on...
5.0 other
2/11/2022
My child is doing great at Robinson Secondary school. The Advisory Program is a wonderful way of teaching the kids to plan for academic success. The transition from elementary school the Robin's Middle School was well done. My child is on an IEP, taking honors classes, and on the honor roll, which s...

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James W Robinson, Jr. Secondary School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Fairfax, VA, in the Kings Park West neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 3,693 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. James W Robinson, Jr. Secondary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $779,007. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Braddock Secondary School, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fairfax has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James W Robinson, Jr. Secondary School.

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