Very Good
#522 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 18% in state
Fairview HS
High School · Fairview Sd · Fairview, PA
A Fairview Sd high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7460 McCray Rd, Fairview, PA 16415
- Math 89% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fairview HS score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.8%
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 rateThe neighborhood
Where Fairview 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,604
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 505 | 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.
Fairview Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairview HS is listed in Fairview SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairview HS
Fairview HS is a public high school in Fairview, PA, part of Fairview Sd, serving approximately 604 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairview HS
What grades does Fairview HS serve?
Fairview HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fairview HS?
Fairview HS has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview HS is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairview HS rank in PA?
Fairview HS ranks #522 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fairview HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairview HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Fairview HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview HS has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairview HS a charter school?
No, Fairview HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairview HS a Title I school?
No, Fairview HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairview HS?
26.8% of students at Fairview 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
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (814) 474-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16415)
- 10,251
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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 16415; 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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