- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boulder, CO
Fairview High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080249000114
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Fairview High School held near 1,847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.2 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 080249000114 · Boulder, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,863 enr · 21.4:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Fairview High School held near 1,847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.2 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fairview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- This school
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- Monarch High S
Monarch High School
1,431 students
What this shows Fairview High School reports 1,863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview High School compares
Fairview High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 71% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,863 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,863
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Fairview High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monarch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview High School
How many students attend Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has 1,863 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,880 (2022-23) → 1,847 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview High School is 21.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview High School?
11.3% of students at Fairview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview High School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Fairview High School rank among high schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Fairview High School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Broomfield High School (1,693 students), and Centaurus High School (1,557 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.