Fairfield Junior-Senior High School is public secondary school located in Goshen, Indiana, United States, and part of Fairfield Community Schools. It serves about 875 students in grades 7 through 12 coming from Benton Elementary School, Millersburg Elementary School, and New Paris Elementary School.
Serving 944 students in grades 7-12, Fairfield Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfield Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Goshen, IN, covering approximately 108 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fairfield Jr-sr High School's student population of 944 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfield Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Jr-sr High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Fairfield Jr-sr High School is ranked #614 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fairfield Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Fairfield Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northridge High School, Jimtown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Fairfield Jr-sr High School?
944 students attend Fairfield Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fairfield Jr-sr High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Jr-sr High School?
Fairfield Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fairfield Jr-sr High School offer ?
Fairfield Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Jr-sr High School part of?
Fairfield Jr-sr High School is part of Fairfield Community Schools.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This school does not help its students, parents, or teachers.
5 10/10/2025
Fairfield has done a great job at providing support as well as guidance in my transition to Fairfield. The staff has been so nice and understanding of my situation. I am so lucky to be a part of this schools's community.
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