Betty Fairfax High School

8225 S 59th Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,847 students in grades 9-12, Betty Fairfax High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 83% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Betty Fairfax High School's student population of 1,847 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,847 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Betty Fairfax High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betty Fairfax High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. 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 (AZ)
#1318 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
32%
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20%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
6%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
60%
47%
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Black
21%
6%
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White
8%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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83%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Betty Fairfax High School's ranking?
Betty Fairfax High School is ranked #1318 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Betty Fairfax High School often compared to?
Betty Fairfax High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar Chavez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Betty Fairfax High School?
The graduation rate of Betty Fairfax High School is 83%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Betty Fairfax High School?
1,847 students attend Betty Fairfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Betty Fairfax High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betty Fairfax High School?
Betty Fairfax High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Betty Fairfax High School offer ?
Betty Fairfax High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Betty Fairfax High School part of?
Betty Fairfax High School is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,847 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 83% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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