Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax

75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 426 students in grades 7-12, Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in VT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax ranks within the top 50% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#118 out of 281 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
3%
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Black
2%
3%
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White
95%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax and public school graduation rate of Vermont by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax's ranking?
Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax is ranked #118 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax often compared to?
Bfa Middle/high School Fairfaxis often viewed alongside schools like Bellows Free Uhsd #48, Bfa Elementary School Fairfax by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax?
The graduation rate of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax is 95%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax?
426 students attend Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax?
Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax offer ?
Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax part of?
Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax is part of Fairfax School District.

School Reviews

1   4/1/2021
Good School except... No one does anything about bullying, it's very, very bad.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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