Serving 800 students in grades 9, Fairfield Freshman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5% in OH)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Freshman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fairfield Freshman High School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairfield Freshman High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
17%
7%
Black
20%
17%
White
52%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fairfield Freshman High School often compared to?
Fairfield Freshman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison High School, Talawanda High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Freshman High School?
800 students attend Fairfield Freshman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Fairfield Freshman High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Freshman High School?
Fairfield Freshman High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Freshman High School offer ?
Fairfield Freshman High School offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Fairfield Freshman High School part of?
Fairfield Freshman High School is part of Fairfield City School District.
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