Fairview High School

1515 Greenbriar Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,880 students in grades 9-12, Fairview High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in CO)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Fairview High School's student population of 1,880 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,880 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairview High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#13 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairview High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
75%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairview High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fairview High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fairview High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairview High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairview High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairview High School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairview High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairview High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairview High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Fairview High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview High School's ranking?
Fairview High School is ranked #13 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fairview High School often compared to?
Fairview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulder High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairview High School?
The graduation rate of Fairview High School is 96%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fairview High School?
1,880 students attend Fairview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fairview High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairview High School offer ?
Fairview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairview High School part of?
Fairview High School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.

School Reviews

5   9/15/2020
Extremely happy with the education at Fairview. They have many course offerings, and the AP and IB curriculums are both thorough and well done. I have 2 kids almost finished and just about all of their teachers along the way were excellent - thoughtful, helpful, caring, and intelligent. I am very glad we moved to this neighborhood for this school.
- Posted by Parent - Susan
2   4/11/2011
a horrible place if you want to get a decent education
- Posted by Student/Alumni - molly
5   7/28/2010
Academics are unmatched by any other public (and probably private) school in the area. The only down side is the current budget cuts which are causing classes to get bigger and teachers to get laid off. Music, art, sports, clubs, and other extracurriculars are easily accessible and extremely successful. The athletic program was overall best in the state this year, the arts program is under great direction and puts many talented students in the spotlight. Fairview is very good at recognizing great students and great student athletes. Every year, teachers nominate students that excel and present awards to them at the Knight of Excellence, including 10 Knights of the Round Table, students who go above and beyond making contributions in their school and the community. Facilities are good, a new wing was recently added with new classrooms, most rooms have been updated to be high tech with projectors and smart boards. Fairview always has many parents who are happy to help out the school in every way possible, which makes it possible for the school to be so amazing. However, because it is such a competitive academic environment, there are always several parents who find it their job to argue every B on their student's report card. In that department, parent involvement is FAR too high.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - brian

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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