Enrollment
1,863
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080249000114
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairview High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairview High School
Fairview High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Boulder, Colorado, enrolling 1,863 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Colorado schools and 29% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,863 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students) and Broomfield High School (1,693 students) alongside Fairview 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 Fairview High School compares
Fairview High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which includes Fairview High School.
$15,316
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,863 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 54/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Fairview High School a good school?
Fairview High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 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.
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