Fairview High School vs. Boulder High School
Should I attend Fairview High School or Boulder 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
Fairview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Boulder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,977 students in grades 9-12, Fairview High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,139 students in grades 9-12, Boulder High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,977 students
2,139 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#51 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
81%
Graduation Rate
98%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
463
515
Grade 10 Students
512
542
Grade 11 Students
499
500
Grade 12 Students
503
582
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
24%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
70%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%