Fairview High School

1515 Greenbriar Boulevard
Boulder, CO 80305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,977 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 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,977 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in CO)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (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 1,977 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,977 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairview High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,734 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#2 out of 1734 schools
(Top 1%)
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79%
33%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
91%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
70%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Fairview High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
98%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2 out of 1,734 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairview High School?
The graduation rate of Fairview High School is 98%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Fairview High School?
1,977 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 15:1.
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)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,977 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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