For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,397 students in Burke, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Burke, VA is Lake Braddock Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Burke have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public high schools.
Burke, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Braddock Secondary, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burke, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 4,397 students
Burke, Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L C At Terra Centre (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6000 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 249-1400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alc At Burke (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9645 Burke Road
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7340
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7340
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burke, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Burke, VA include Lake Braddock Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Burke?
1 public high schools are located in Burke.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke?
Burke public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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