Below Average
#2866 of 3,441 schools in OH
Fairfield Freshman High School
School · Fairfield City · Fairfield, OH
A Fairfield City school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8790 N Gilmore Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014
- Math 87% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Freshman High School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2011–2021), then recovered 29 points since 2018, reaching 87% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairfield Freshman High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,666/100K
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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
$69,624
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 2,216 | Compare → |
| Calvary Academy- thePrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–10 | 2.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Winton Woods High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,262 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 110 | 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.
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 City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,387NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield Freshman High School is listed in Fairfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Freshman High School
Fairfield Freshman High School is a public school in Fairfield, OH, part of Fairfield City, serving approximately 780 students in grades 9th-10th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,866 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Freshman High School
What grades does Fairfield Freshman High School serve?
Fairfield Freshman High School serves students in grades 9th through 10th.
How many students attend Fairfield Freshman High School?
Fairfield Freshman High School has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Freshman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Freshman High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Freshman High School rank in OH?
Fairfield Freshman High School ranks #2,866 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fairfield Freshman High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Freshman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Fairfield Freshman High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Freshman High School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Is Fairfield Freshman High School a charter school?
No, Fairfield Freshman High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Freshman High School a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Freshman High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Freshman High School?
53.3% of students at Fairfield Freshman High School 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 – 10th
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (513) 829-8300
- Area population (ZIP 45014)
- 45,652
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 45014; 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, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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