- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, CA
Fairfield High
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061336001516
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield High earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336001516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Fairfield High held near 1,560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 68.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-73 students YoY 061336001516 · Fairfield, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,605 enr · 22.9:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
Fairfield High held near 1,560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 68.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Fairfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- This school
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- Grange Middle
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- Crystal Middle 774
Crystal Middle
774 students
What this shows Fairfield High reports 1,605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield High compares
Fairfield High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,605 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,605
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$14,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
African American 17.1%
Asian 10.3%
White 7.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Fairfield High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Fairfield
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Angelo Rodriguez High
Standard public school
2,111 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Armijo High
Standard public school
1,844 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Vanden High
Standard public school
1,631 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Sem Yeto Continuation High
Alternative education program
311 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Travis Education Center
Alternative education program
67 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield High
How many students attend Fairfield High?
Fairfield High has 1,605 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,633 (2022-23) → 1,560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield High?
53.2% of students at Fairfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield High?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield High?
Fairfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 High rank among high schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield High ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Fairfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides Fairfield High, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Grange Middle (944 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.