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#799 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 40% in state
Fair High
High School · Minneapolis Public School District · Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis Public School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10 S 10TH ST, Minneapolis, MN 55403
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fair High score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fair High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 86Excellent Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minneapolis), 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
$59,928
Median home value
$285,200
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
59.3%
Homeownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loring-nicollet HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Wellstone International HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Wellstone International High - SwsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Downtown CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Minneapolis Public School District
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #31 of 78
- District spending per student
- $21,839NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fair High is listed in Minneapolis Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fair High
Fair High is a public high school in Minneapolis, MN, part of Minneapolis Public School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fair High
What grades does Fair High serve?
Fair High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fair High?
Fair High has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fair High rank in MN?
Fair High ranks #799 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Fair High's MySchoolScout rating?
Fair High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Fair High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fair High has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Fair High a charter school?
No, Fair High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fair High a Title I school?
No, Fair High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fair High?
66.9% of students at Fair 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.0%
- Phone
- (612) 668-1060
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55403)
- 17,354
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55403; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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