Fairborn High School is a public high school for grades 9-12 in Fairborn, Ohio. It currently is the only high school in the Fairborn City Schools district. The mascot is the Skyhawk. The school has approximately 1,500 students, varying by school year.
Serving 1,003 students in grades 8-12, Fairborn High School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairborn High School's student population of 1,003 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,003 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairborn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairborn High School is 0.47, 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
#1997 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
71%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blu
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairborn High School's ranking?
Fairborn High School is ranked #1997 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairborn High School often compared to?
Fairborn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel High School, Northwestern Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairborn High School?
The graduation rate of Fairborn High School is 89%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fairborn High School?
1,003 students attend Fairborn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fairborn High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairborn High School?
Fairborn High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairborn High School offer ?
Fairborn High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairborn High School part of?
Fairborn High School is part of Fairborn City School District.
School Reviews
2 5/10/2010
Quality of academic programs: A LOT of the teachers are very biased and racist.. and the school is more focused on Airforce and training left-brainers.. Join if u want a future in the airforce.. but nothing else
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