Fairfield Union High School is a public high school in Richland Township, Fairfield County, Ohio, located just west of the village of West Rushville, with an enrollment of 645 students.
Serving 587 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfield Union High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lancaster, OH school district, covering approximately 99.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fairfield Union High School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfield Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Union High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
95%
65%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Union High School's ranking?
Fairfield Union High School is ranked #1197 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairfield Union High School often compared to?
Fairfield Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster High School, Bloom-carroll High School, Amanda-clearcreek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield Union High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Fairfield Union High School?
587 students attend Fairfield Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fairfield Union High School students are White, 2% 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 Union High School?
Fairfield Union High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Union High School offer ?
Fairfield Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Union High School part of?
Fairfield Union High School is part of Fairfield Union Local School District.
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