Erie High School vs. Fairview High School
Should I attend Erie High School or Fairview High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Erie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Fairview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,331 students in grades 9-12, Erie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 571 students in grades 9-12, Fairview High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,331 students
571 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2242 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#53 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
64%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
645
146
Grade 10 Students
704
139
Grade 11 Students
502
140
Grade 12 Students
480
146
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
4%
% Black
41%
1%
% White
35%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a