Fairfax High School is a Los Angeles Unified School District high school located in Los Angeles, California, near the border of West Hollywood in the Fairfax District.
Serving 1,495 students in grades 9-12, Fairfax Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfax Senior High serves the northeast part of Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Most students typically have a 5 to 10-minute drive to school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfax Senior High School's student population of 1,495 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfax Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax Senior High School is 0.61, 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
#6218 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rampant Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax Senior High School's ranking?
Fairfax Senior High School is ranked #6218 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fairfax Senior High School often compared to?
Fairfax Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fairfax Senior High School?
1,495 students attend Fairfax Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fairfax Senior High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 3% 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 18:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Fairfax Senior High School located?
Fairfax Senior High School is located in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Fairfax.
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