Fairbanks High School is a public high school in Milford Center, Union County, Ohio, United States, and the only high school in the Fairbanks Local School District. The school's colors are red and white, and the mascot is the Panther.
Serving 365 students in grades 9-12, Fairbanks High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairbanks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fairbanks High School's student population of 365 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Fairbanks High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairbanks High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#791 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairbanks High School's ranking?
Fairbanks High School is ranked #791 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairbanks High School often compared to?
Fairbanks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marysville High School, North Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairbanks High School?
The graduation rate of Fairbanks High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fairbanks High School?
365 students attend Fairbanks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fairbanks High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairbanks High School?
Fairbanks High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairbanks High School offer ?
Fairbanks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairbanks High School part of?
Fairbanks High School is part of Fairbanks Local School District.
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