Serving 74 students in grades 10-12, Fairview Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairview Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fairview Alternative High School's student population of 74 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairview Alternative High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
31%
10%
Black
35%
12%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairview Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Fairview Alternative High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fairview Alternative High School?
74 students attend Fairview Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fairview Alternative High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Alternative High School?
Fairview Alternative High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairview Alternative High School offer ?
Fairview Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Fairview Alternative High School part of?
Fairview Alternative High School is part of Roseville Public School District.
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