Serving 445 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfield High School's student population of 445 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Fairfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield High School's ranking?
Fairfield High School is ranked #933 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fairfield High School often compared to?
Fairfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfield High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfield High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fairfield High School?
445 students attend Fairfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fairfield High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield High School offer ?
Fairfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfield High School part of?
Fairfield High School is part of Fairfield Comm School District.
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