Fairfield High School is located just south of Leesburg, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Fairfield Local School District.
Serving 248 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Local High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Local High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fairfield Local High School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Rankings
Fairfield Local High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Local High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Local High School's ranking?
Fairfield Local High School is ranked #915 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairfield Local High School often compared to?
Fairfield Local High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsboro High School, Lynchburg-clay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Local High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Local High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fairfield Local High School?
248 students attend Fairfield Local High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fairfield Local High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Local High School?
Fairfield Local High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Local High School offer ?
Fairfield Local High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Local High School part of?
Fairfield Local High School is part of Fairfield Local School District.
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