- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfield, OH
Fairfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461002429
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfield High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfield High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Fairfield, OH.
School address
District: Fairfield City · Ohio
NCES ID 390461002429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Fairfield High School held near 2,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.3 → 103.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 390461002429 · Fairfield, OH High · LARGE · TRAD
2,255 enr · 22.1:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students)
Fairfield High School held near 2,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.3 → 103.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Fairfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fairfield High School
2,255 students
- Crossroads Mid
Crossroads Middle School
1,111 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
1,111 students
- Fairfield West 870
Fairfield West Elementary School
870 students
- Fairfield Fres 786
Fairfield Freshman High School
786 students
- Fairfield Cent 756
Fairfield Central Elementary School
756 students
What this shows Fairfield High School reports 2,255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfield High School compares
Fairfield High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,255 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,255
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$12,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
378
in-school suspensions + 226 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Fairfield High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairfield City reports $12,387 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Fairfield
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield High School
How many students attend Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has 2,255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfield, OH. CCD year-over-year: 2,200 (2022-23) → 2,216 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield High School is 22.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfield High School?
34.2% of students at Fairfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairfield High School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfield High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Fairfield, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfield City?
Besides Fairfield High School, Fairfield City also operates Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students), Creekside Middle School (1,111 students), and Fairfield West Elementary School (870 students). See the Fairfield City district page for the complete list.