Serving 933 students in grades 9-12, Fairmont Heights High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Fairmont Heights High School's student population of 933 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
933 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont Heights High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Heights High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
31%
21%
Black
65%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Heights High School's ranking?
Fairmont Heights High School is ranked #483 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fairmont Heights High School often compared to?
Fairmont Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmont Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmont Heights High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fairmont Heights High School?
933 students attend Fairmont Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fairmont Heights High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Heights High School?
Fairmont Heights High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairmont Heights High School offer ?
Fairmont Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmont Heights High School part of?
Fairmont Heights High School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
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