Fairport Harding High School is a public high school in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Lake County, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Fairport Harbor Exempted Village School District.
Serving 291 students in grades 6-12, Fairport Harding High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairport Harding High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Painesville, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairport Harding High School's student population of 291 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Motto
Anchored in Community and Illuminating Futures
School Rankings
Fairport Harding High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairport Harding High School is 0.48, 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
#2667 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
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%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Skipper
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairport Harding High School's ranking?
Fairport Harding High School is ranked #2667 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairport Harding High School often compared to?
Fairport Harding High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Jr/sr High School, Harvey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairport Harding High School?
The graduation rate of Fairport Harding High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Fairport Harding High School?
291 students attend Fairport Harding High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fairport Harding High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairport Harding High School?
Fairport Harding High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairport Harding High School offer ?
Fairport Harding High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairport Harding High School part of?
Fairport Harding High School is part of Fairport Harbor Exempted Village School District.
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