Very Good
#1051 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 37% in state
Fairfield Area HS
High School · Fairfield Area Sd · Fairfield, PA
A Fairfield Area Sd high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4840 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, PA 17320
- Math 31% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Area HS score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairfield Area HS 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,321
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fairfield Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield Area HS is listed in Fairfield Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Area HS
Fairfield Area HS is a public high school in Fairfield, PA, part of Fairfield Area Sd, serving approximately 289 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Area HS
What grades does Fairfield Area HS serve?
Fairfield Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fairfield Area HS?
Fairfield Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Area HS is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Area HS rank in PA?
Fairfield Area HS ranks #1,051 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fairfield Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Area HS has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairfield Area HS a charter school?
No, Fairfield Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Area HS a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Area HS?
23.9% of students at Fairfield Area HS 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
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (717) 642-8228
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 17320)
- 8,103
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 17320; 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
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