Enrollment
4,411
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burke, VA
Lake Braddock Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Braddock Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000516
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Braddock Secondary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Burke · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Braddock Secondary has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Braddock Secondary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Burke, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
260.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Braddock Secondary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Braddock Secondary
Lake Braddock Secondary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Burke, Virginia, enrolling 4,411 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 91% of Virginia schools and 22% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,411 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Burke's public schools, it stands alongside White Oaks Elementary (699 students): Lake Braddock Secondary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 15.2:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students) alongside Lake Braddock Secondary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Braddock Secondary compares
Lake Braddock Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,411 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,411
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors18.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 19.9%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Lake Braddock Secondary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Lake Braddock Secondary.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lake Braddock Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Braddock Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Burke
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~4,411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Braddock Secondary
How many students attend Lake Braddock Secondary?
Lake Braddock Secondary has 4,411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burke, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Braddock Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Braddock Secondary is 17:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Braddock Secondary?
15.9% of students at Lake Braddock Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Braddock Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Braddock Secondary is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Burke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Braddock Secondary?
Lake Braddock Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Braddock Secondary rank among schools in Burke?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Braddock Secondary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Burke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burke on the city page.
Is Lake Braddock Secondary a good school?
Lake Braddock Secondary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Lake Braddock Secondary, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students), and Chantilly High (2,937 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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