- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roseville, MN
Fairview Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273243004233
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Alternative High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Roseville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Alternative High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Alternative High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Roseville, MN.
School address
District: Roseville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273243004233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Fairview Alternative High School grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 273243004233 · Roseville, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 16.2:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students)
Fairview Alternative High School grew from 68 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Fairview Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roseville Area
Roseville Area Senior High
2,276 students
- Roseville Area 853
Roseville Area Middle
853 students
- Parkview Cente 718
Parkview Center School
718 students
- Little Canada 632
Little Canada Elementary
632 students
- Brimhall Eleme 569
Brimhall Elementary
569 students
- This school 81
Fairview Alternative High School
81 students
What this shows Fairview Alternative High School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Alternative High School compares
Fairview Alternative High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 29.6%
White 14.8%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Fairview Alternative High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Roseville Public School District reports $16,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville Area Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Area Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Center School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Canada Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brimhall Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~81 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Alternative High School
How many students attend Fairview Alternative High School?
Fairview Alternative High School has 81 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roseville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Alternative High School is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview Alternative High School?
72.1% of students at Fairview Alternative High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Alternative High School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment, in Roseville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Alternative High School?
Fairview Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairview Alternative High School rank among high schools in Roseville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Alternative High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Roseville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Roseville on the city page.
What other schools are in Roseville Public School District?
Besides Fairview Alternative High School, Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students), Roseville Area Middle (853 students), and Parkview Center School (718 students). See the Roseville Public School District district page for the complete list.