- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairview, PA
Fairview Hs
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420957006737
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Hs earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fairview · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Hs has class sizes smaller than 82% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Hs ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairview, PA.
School address
District: Fairview Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420957006737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Fairview Hs held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 420957006737 · Fairview, PA High · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 11.2:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview El Sch (707 students)
Fairview Hs held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Fairview Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairview El Sc
Fairview El Sch
707 students
- Fairview Ms
Fairview Ms
633 students
- This school
Fairview Hs
593 students
What this shows Fairview Hs reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Hs compares
Fairview Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 66% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 18% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$13,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Fairview Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Sd reports $13,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~593 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Hs
How many students attend Fairview Hs?
Fairview Hs has 593 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairview, PA. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Hs is 11.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview Hs?
19.6% of students at Fairview Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Hs?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Hs is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Fairview, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Hs?
Fairview Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Hs rank among public schools in Fairview?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Hs ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fairview, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairview on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairview Sd?
Besides Fairview Hs, Fairview Sd also operates Fairview El Sch (707 students) and Fairview Ms (633 students). See the Fairview Sd district page for the complete list.