Enrollment
2,255
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390461002429
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfield High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfield High School
Fairfield High School is a large high school in Fairfield, Ohio, enrolling 2,255 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,255 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfield City spends $11,314 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 604 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,255 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairfield's high schools, it stands alongside Fairfield Freshman High School (786 students): Fairfield High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 20.7:1).
Fairfield City also operates Crossroads Middle School (1,111 students) and Creekside Middle School (1,111 students) alongside Fairfield High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairfield High School compares
Fairfield High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield City, which includes Fairfield High School.
$11,314
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,255 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fairfield High School a good school?
Fairfield High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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