It's a Great Day in Bruin Nation!

Lake Braddock Secondary School serves students in grades 7 and 12.  Known for its diverse student body and strong academic programs, the school emphasizes both academic excellence and personal growth. Lake Braddock offers a wide range of activities, including sports, music, and clubs, to support well-rounded student development. The school is dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

College-Bound Culture

Lake Braddock Secondary School is named as a Gold Medal School, ranked in the top 2% of all high schools in the nation by U. S. News and World Report. We received the AP School Honor Roll’s 2023 Gold Distinction Award for our college-going culture and maximizing college readiness -- 95 percent of our students go to a two or four year college or university! 

Advanced and Inclusive Academics

We meet the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of each member of our diverse student body. Lake Braddock Secondary School offers full-time Advanced Academic Services, as well as special education services and programs for multilingual learners.

Purple Star School

Lake Braddock Secondary School is proud to be a Purple Star School, recognized for our commitment to supporting military-connected students and families. 

Strong Family and Community Partnerships

We believe that families and community partnerships are key to student success! The Lake Braddock PTSA provides support and organizes events throughout the year so that our families and community feel connected and engaged with our school. 

Award-Winning Athletics

Lake Braddock Secondary School is proud to have over 55 of our students inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame! Our Girls Gymnastics team has won the state championships 12 times including the last three consecutive years: 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Emphasis on Arts

The Lake Braddock Secondary School Marching Band has received Superior ratings for the last 43 consecutive years! We have won the Cappies Award for best play and have been given an award for superior concert season ratings in band, orchestra and chorus. 

Promoting Student Leadership

Lake Braddock Secondary School has a number of student government, honor societies, and activities to promote personal growth and leadership among students. This includes the National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Future Business Leaders of America, and more!

Numerous Clubs and Activities

We’re proud to have dozens of activities and clubs so that Lake Braddock Secondary School students can find an activity for every interest, from fishing to philosophy to philanthropy! Our full list of active clubs and activities is available here. 

A History of Excellence

Lake Braddock Secondary School recently celebrated our 50th anniversary! We’re proud to be the heartbeat of our community. Over the years, we’ve helped countless students prepare for the future and reach their unique potential -- including soccer star Mia Hamm and track star Alan Johnson!

Two Way Mentorship

At Lake Braddock, our students don’t just benefit from having mentors, they also benefit from being mentors! Our Bruin Buddies program pairs LBSS students with younger students, which helps build leadership and positive modeling within our community.