- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfax, VA
Robinson Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Robinson Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510126000561
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robinson Secondary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #5 of 19
- schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robinson Secondary has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Secondary ranks #5 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Robinson Secondary held near 3,665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 217.8 → 179.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+58 students YoY 510126000561 · Fairfax, VA Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,710 enr · 17.1:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Robinson Secondary held near 3,665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 217.8 → 179.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Robinson Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- This school
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- Westfield High
Westfield High
2,737 students
What this shows Robinson Secondary reports 3,710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robinson Secondary compares
Robinson Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 80% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,710 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,710
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% 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
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Robinson Secondary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robinson Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robinson Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Fairfax
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Providence Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mosaic Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar East Elementary
Standard public school
922 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mantua Elementary
Standard public school
909 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Navy Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Laurel Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
835 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robinson Secondary
How many students attend Robinson Secondary?
Robinson Secondary has 3,710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 3,607 (2022-23) → 3,665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robinson Secondary is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robinson Secondary?
11.6% of students at Robinson Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robinson Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Robinson Secondary is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Fairfax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robinson Secondary?
Robinson Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robinson Secondary rank among schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Robinson Secondary ranks #5 of 19 schools in Fairfax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairfax on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Robinson Secondary, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students), and Chantilly High (2,937 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.