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
17:1
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+
B
A
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
260
Full Time Teachers
260
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 High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
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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%
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School Rankings
#2
Best Magnet HS in Virginia
#15
Best Public HS in Virginia
#18
Best College Prep Public HS 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
879 Students
Virginia Tech
822 Students
University of Virginia
788 Students
James Madison University
739 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
602 Students
William & Mary
439 Students
Christopher Newport University
243 Students
Georgetown University
214 Students
Old Dominion University
212 Students
George Washington University
208 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
302 Students
Computer Science
250 Students
Biology
233 Students
Psychology
200 Students
Nursing
150 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
136 Students
Political Science and Government
118 Students
Engineering
118 Students
Marketing
112 Students
Chemistry
79 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/6/2024
I have been partially enrolled at Lake Braddock Secondary School, since 7th grade. Fairfax County Schools offers this to homeschooled students and it has greatly helped me throughout highschool. It allowed me to take some amazing courses, while tailoring my schedule to fit my needs and readiness.
4/18/2024
I really love this school so much because it is very diverse and i made lots of friends here and good memories.
4/15/2024
JROTC program is also the best in the State! This school is easily higher ranked than stated because of past polling. The new Principal is amazing.
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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Map
Attendance Zone
About Burke
List Price Range
$520K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
47
Average Home Value
$798,855
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
13%
Household Income
$183,489
% of College Grads
64.8%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,290 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
7.6%
Homes for Sale
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- 9th to 12th
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- 7th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
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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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