Serving 337 students in grades 9-12, Fair High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota 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% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair High School's student population of 337 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Fair High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1455 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
34%
12%
White
36%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair High School's ranking?
Fair High School is ranked #1455 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fair High School often compared to?
Fair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellstone International High School, Southwest High - Sws by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair High School?
The graduation rate of Fair High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fair High School?
337 students attend Fair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Fair High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair High School?
Fair High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fair High School offer ?
Fair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair High School part of?
Fair High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Fair High School located?
Fair High School is located in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Powderhorn Park.
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