Below Average
#3102 of 3,441 schools in OH
Fairfield High School
High School · Fairfield City · Fairfield, OH
A Fairfield City high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8800 Holden Blvd, Fairfield, OH 45014
- Math 14% proficient (2021)
- Reading 56% proficient (2021)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fairfield High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairfield High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Freshman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–10 | 0.1 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Calvary Academy- thePrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–10 | 2.8 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Winton Woods High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,262 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 3.8 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
- #10 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 High School is listed in Fairfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield High School
Fairfield High School is a public high school in Fairfield, OH, part of Fairfield City, serving approximately 2,216 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,102 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield High School
What grades does Fairfield High School serve?
Fairfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield High School rank in OH?
Fairfield High School ranks #3,102 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Fairfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Fairfield High School a charter school?
No, Fairfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield High School a Title I school?
No, Fairfield High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield High School?
52.1% of students at Fairfield 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (513) 942-2999
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- 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 · 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.
- 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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