Fairfield Freshman High School

8790 N Gilmore Rd
Fairfield, OH 45014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
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Top 50%
Serving 786 students in grades 9-10, Fairfield Freshman High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-10
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : Fairfield Freshman High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fairfield, OH, covering approximately 35.3 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being about 6.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairfield Freshman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fairfield Freshman High School's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
786 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

The diversity score of Fairfield Freshman High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
90-94%
54%
(18-19)
<50%
64%
≥95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Asian
9%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Hispanic
18%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data

Black
24%
17%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
41%
65%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
59%
0.74

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
28.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Fairfield Freshman High School often compared to?
Fairfield Freshman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison High School, Talawanda High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Freshman High School?
786 students attend Fairfield Freshman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Fairfield Freshman High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Freshman High School?
Fairfield Freshman High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Freshman High School offer ?
Fairfield Freshman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Freshman High School part of?
Fairfield Freshman High School is part of Fairfield City School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-10
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : Fairfield Freshman High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fairfield, OH, covering approximately 35.3 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being about 6.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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