Fairview Alternative High School (Closed 2008)

Fairview Alternative High School serves 173 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
91%
15%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fairview Alternative High School?
173 students attend Fairview Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fairview Alternative High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Alternative High School?
Fairview Alternative High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairview Alternative High School offer ?
Fairview Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairview Alternative High School part of?
Fairview Alternative High School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.

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