Skip to main content

Below Average

#7542 of 9,539 schools in CA

Fairfield High

High School · Fairfield-suisun Unified · Fairfield, CA

A Fairfield-suisun Unified high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

205 East Atlantic Ave., Fairfield, CA 94533

  • Math 10% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency10% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio22.9:1
District spending per student$14,681
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Fairfield High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Fairfield High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,218/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,990

Median home value

$497,300

Median rent

$1,980/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

54.9%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94533; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sem Yeto Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified6.510–120.0 mi310Compare →
Public Safety AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.15–120.4 mi739Compare →
Fairfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.6 mi114Compare →
A+ HomeschoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.9 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fairfield-suisun Unified

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#13 of 29
District spending per student
$14,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fairfield High is listed in Fairfield-Suisun Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairfield High

Fairfield High is a public high school in Fairfield, CA, part of Fairfield-suisun Unified, serving approximately 1,560 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,542 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairfield High

What grades does Fairfield High serve?

Fairfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fairfield High?

Fairfield High has an enrollment of approximately 1,560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairfield High rank in CA?

Fairfield High ranks #7,542 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fairfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fairfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fairfield High a charter school?

No, Fairfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairfield High a Title I school?

No, Fairfield High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield High?

62.6% of students at Fairfield High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,560
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Solano County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 94533)
78,537
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94533; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.