ROBINSON SECONDARY
Robinson Secondary is a public high school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Fairfax, VA with about 3,907 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 250 teachers, Robinson Secondary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Robinson Secondary School, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a unique and prominent institution within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. Established in 1971, it is one of the largest schools in the state, famously operating as a "secondary" school that combines grades 7 through 12 on a single, expansive campus. This structure allows the school to foster a continuous educational experience, often creating a tight-knit community feel despite the large student body, as students remain in the same environment throughout their middle and high school years.
Academically and extracurricularly, Robinson is widely recognized for its high standards and comprehensive offerings. The school boasts a robust curriculum featuring a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective programs, and a celebrated performing arts department. Robinson is also a perennial powerhouse in Virginia athletics and academic competitions, frequently earning regional and state titles. Its reputation for excellence, combined with its unique long-term developmental approach to middle and high school education, makes it a hallmark of the Fairfax County educational landscape.
For more information, contact Robinson Secondary at (703) 426-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
ROBINSON SECONDARY is a public school in Fairfax, VA with about 3,907 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 3,907
- Teachers:
- 250.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 3,907 students
- White
- 58.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.8%
- Asian
- 13.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Black or African American
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.