Serving 339 students in grades 9-12, Fair High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fair High School's student population of 339 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fair High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1412 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
30%
12%
White
37%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair High School's ranking?
Fair High School is ranked #1412 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fair High School often compared to?
Fair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellstone International High School, Henry High - Sws by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair High School?
The graduation rate of Fair High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fair High School?
339 students attend Fair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fair High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair High School?
Fair High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair High School offer ?
Fair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fair High School part of?
Fair High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Fair High School located?
Fair High School is located in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Powderhorn Park.
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