- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, PA
Fairfield Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420954006269
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield Area Hs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield Area Hs has class sizes smaller than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, PA.
School address
District: Fairfield Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420954006269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fairfield Area Hs held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420954006269 · Fairfield, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 10.7:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield Area El Sch (346 students)
Fairfield Area Hs held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fairfield Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield Area
Fairfield Area El Sch
346 students
- This school
Fairfield Area Hs
277 students
- Fairfield Area
Fairfield Area Ms
259 students
What this shows Fairfield Area Hs reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield Area Hs compares
Fairfield Area Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 13% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Fairfield Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield Area Sd reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Area El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield Area Hs
How many students attend Fairfield Area Hs?
Fairfield Area Hs has 277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, PA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Area Hs is 10.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield Area Hs?
16.8% of students at Fairfield Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield Area Hs is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Fairfield, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield Area Hs?
Fairfield Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfield Area Hs rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield Area Hs ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairfield, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfield Area Sd?
Besides Fairfield Area Hs, Fairfield Area Sd also operates Fairfield Area El Sch (346 students) and Fairfield Area Ms (259 students). See the Fairfield Area Sd district page for the complete list.