Armijo High School is a public secondary school located in Fairfield, California, United States. It is the oldest of the three high schools in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, the other two being Fairfield High School and Angelo Rodriguez High School.
Serving 1,844 students in grades 9-12, Armijo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Armijo High serves the southeast part of Fairfield, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 152.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.2 miles to the zone's edge and up to 18.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Armijo High School's student population of 1,844 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,844 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
School Rankings
Armijo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Armijo High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7378 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armijo High School's ranking?
Armijo High School is ranked #7378 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Armijo High School often compared to?
Armijo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angelo Rodriguez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Armijo High School?
The graduation rate of Armijo High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Armijo High School?
1,844 students attend Armijo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Armijo High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Armijo High School?
Armijo High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Armijo High School offer ?
Armijo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Armijo High School part of?
Armijo High School is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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