Serving 81 students in grades 10-12, Fairview Alternative 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 <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Alternative High School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
All people can and want to learn.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fairview Alternative High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairview Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Fairview Alternative High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Fairview Alternative High School?
81 students attend Fairview Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Fairview Alternative High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Alternative High School?
Fairview Alternative High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairview Alternative High School offer ?
Fairview Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Alternative High School part of?
Fairview Alternative High School is part of Roseville Public School District.
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