Serving 839 students in grades 7-12, Fairmont Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Fairmont, MN, encompassing approximately 174.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School's student population of 839 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1165 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Fairmont Jr./sr. High School often compared to?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Elementary School, Martin County West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
839 students attend Fairmont Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairmont Jr./sr. High School?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairmont Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairmont Jr./sr. High School part of?
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School is part of Fairmont Area School District.
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