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 390 students in grades 9-12, Fairbanks High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 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 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairbanks High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Milford Center, OH, encompassing approximately 131.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge being approximately 13 miles away.
- 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 390 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Panthers
School Rankings
Fairbanks High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairbanks High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairbanks High School's ranking?
Fairbanks High School is ranked #967 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Fairbanks High School?
390 students attend Fairbanks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fairbanks High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 20:1, 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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