Serving 568 students in grades 9-12, Fairhaven High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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 higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairhaven High School's student population of 568 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Year Founded
1906
School Rankings
Fairhaven High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairhaven High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairhaven High School's ranking?
Fairhaven High School is ranked #525 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Fairhaven High School often compared to?
Fairhaven High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gr New Bedford Vocational Technical, Dartmouth 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 42% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairhaven High School?
The graduation rate of Fairhaven High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Fairhaven High School?
568 students attend Fairhaven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fairhaven High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairhaven High School?
Fairhaven High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairhaven High School offer ?
Fairhaven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairhaven High School part of?
Fairhaven High School is part of Fairhaven School District.
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