Fairfax Campus serves 419 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
59%
7%
White
15%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)25-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax Campus?
The graduation rate of Fairfax Campus is 25-29%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fairfax Campus?
419 students attend Fairfax Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fairfax Campus students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfax Campus?
Fairfax Campus has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairfax Campus offer ?
Fairfax Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Fairfax Campus part of?
Fairfax Campus is part of Kansas City School District.
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