Fairfax Senior High School serves 1,699 students in grades 9-12.
Fairfax Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfax Senior High School's student population of 1,699 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfax Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fairfax Senior High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1359 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax Senior High School's ranking?
Fairfax Senior High School is ranked #1359 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Fairfax Senior High School?
1,699 students attend Fairfax Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fairfax Senior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfax Senior High School?
Fairfax Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fairfax Senior High School offer ?
Fairfax Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairfax Senior High School part of?
Fairfax Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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