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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here, I’m finally back! I was just genuinely curious about the factors that might explain the different trends. It seems like most of the more reasonable people who actually responded to my question think that is it is more SES than anything. My memory is fuzzy in comparing Marshall to even more economically diverse high schools like justice, Fairfax, and South Lakes, but I vaguely recall also thinking that the number of UVA from Marshall seemed relatively low, even compared to lower SES high schools in fcps. Some of you may think I’m creepy, but just a parent who is curious about college trends from high schools within the district, and finding the Marshall pattern to be kind of interesting considering that Marshall has some economic diversity, but also has a good number of affluent families, and is supposed to be one of the stronger IB high schools in the county. I agree that there are some strong schools represented, but the vibe is definitely different than say the pages for McLean high, Oakton, and Madison. some of that might be too non-reporting or under reporting, so I was just curious to hear from anyone who might have a more insider perspective.[/quote]

School is definitely diverse than say, Madison, and not as competitive. I feel like they cut more slack to the IEP/504 students, more support. As far as their IB programs, having had my eldest at Robinson, I feel like Marshall is less intense. I am also surprised as some of the college choices for their students. Having looked at IG for 2026 decisions, I don't know why anyone would go to Iowa State for architecture or study Cinema or something similar at VT. [/quote]

There's no way Marshall is "less intense" than Robinson. In 2025 the average SAT at Marshall was 1210 and at Robinson it was 1156. A difference of 54 points. To put in perspective how large of a difference that is, the average at West Potomac (1103) was 53 points lower than Robinson. Most would not say West Potomac is higher academically than Robinson.[/quote]

Judging from this report, a significantly higher percentage of Robinson students get advanced diplomas than students at Marshall.

https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-11/fairfax-graduation-detailed-outcomes-class-of-2023.pdf
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