Fairview High School is a public high school in Sherwood, Defiance County, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Central Local School District.
Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Fairview High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairview High School's student population of 265 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Fairview High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
88%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview High School's ranking?
Fairview High School is ranked #837 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Fairview High School often compared to?
Fairview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Defiance High School, Ayersville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairview High School?
The graduation rate of Fairview High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Fairview High School?
265 students attend Fairview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fairview High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairview High School offer ?
Fairview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview High School part of?
Fairview High School is part of Central Local School District.
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