Fairfield Union High School

6675 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairfield Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Fairfield Union High School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
583 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairfield Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Union High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1339 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairfield Union High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairfield Union High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
96%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairfield Union High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairfield Union High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Fairfield Union High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairfield Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairfield Union High School's ranking?
Fairfield Union High School is ranked #1339 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairfield Union High School often compared to?
Fairfield Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster High School, Bloom-carroll High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Union High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fairfield Union High School?
583 students attend Fairfield Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fairfield Union High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Union High School?
Fairfield Union High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Union High School offer ?
Fairfield Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairfield Union High School part of?
Fairfield Union High School is part of Fairfield Union Local School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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