Fairfax Senior High School

7850 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,699 students in grades 9-12, Fairfax Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 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 7% 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairfax Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1359 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfax Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfax Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
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Hispanic
62%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Fairfax Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Fairfax Senior High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairfax Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairfax Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 schools are Fairfax Senior High School often compared to?
Fairfax Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Preparatory High School, El Camino Real Charter High School by visitors of our site.
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.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
SCHOOL CLOSED - Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Cesar E. Chavez Birthday Observed
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
April 24, 2024 (Wednesday)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Memorial Day
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Minimum Day - Last Day of Instruction
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,699 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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