Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Fairfield Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Goshen, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 861 students. The school is part of the Goshen Community Schools district, which is ranked 58 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairfield Junior-Senior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with consistently high rankings among the top high schools in Indiana, including a ranking as high as 31 out of 409 schools in 2021-2022. The school's performance on ILEARN and SAT assessments is generally above the state and district averages. Additionally, Fairfield Junior-Senior High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.9% to 97.5% over the past five years, which are above the state and district averages. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, with a low of 0.0% in 2020-2021 and a high of 30.1% in 2021-2022, which is an area of focus for the school.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Goshen High School and Excel Center - Elkhart, Fairfield Junior-Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.46%) and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.39% to 24.61% over the past three years. This suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to some of the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 67530 Us 33
       Goshen, IN  46526


(574) 831-2184

District: Fairfield Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,702 Help


Feeder schools for Fairfield Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Benton Elementary School
    Millersburg Elementary- Middle School
    New Paris Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  875

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfield Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 71.8% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fairfield Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 72.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Fairfield Junior-Senior High School employs 59 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School is $9,702.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Junior-Senior High School 137th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Fairfield Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Junior-Senior High School 117th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Fairfield Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Fairfield Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Community Schools 58th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.60 63rd 370 83.0%
2006 73.83 78th 375 79.2%
2007 77.63 55th 382 85.6%
2008 81.29 43rd 392 89.0%
2009 83.14 41st 423 90.3%
2010 81.56 42nd 428 90.2%
2011 71.44 117th 451 74.1%
2012 65.91 148th 447 66.9%
2013 68.68 130th 444 70.7%
2014 69.13 132nd 470 71.9%
2015 63.77 180th 485 62.9%
2016 68.35 131st 494 73.5%
2017 59.31 199th 472 57.8%
2018 66.00 158th 473 66.6%
2019 77.69 83rd 470 82.3%
2021 68.22 138th 483 71.4%
2022 71.75 129th 490 73.7%
2023 66.08 153rd 489 68.7%
2024 69.41 137th 485 71.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.25 113th 349 67.6%
2006 67.74 93rd 349 73.4%
2007 73.25 82nd 354 76.8%
2008 74.69 70th 360 80.6%
2009 79.45 53rd 364 85.4%
2010 65.53 57th 362 84.3%
2011 80.67 17th 364 95.3%
2012 71.05 44th 373 88.2%
2013 66.21 50th 353 85.8%
2014 76.75 25th 379 93.4%
2015 72.40 44th 400 89.0%
2016 80.23 36th 394 90.9%
2017 66.53 104th 380 72.6%
2018 64.85 126th 385 67.3%
2019 57.67 137th 389 64.8%
2021 58.45 124th 388 68.0%
2022 90.12 31st 409 92.4%
2023 71.75 70th 398 82.4%
2024 63.04 117th 431 72.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.24 72nd 285 74.7%
2024 56.96 93rd 289 67.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.79 108th 379 71.5%
2024 29.32 274th 377 27.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.24 81st 388 79.1%
2024 67.41 91st 392 76.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.48 70th 383 81.7%
2024 51.95 167th 392 57.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.62 1st 164 99.4%
2023 31.22 109th 166 34.3%
2024 54.14 64th 184 65.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.90 52nd 378 86.2%
2023 69.68 65th 375 82.7%
2024 57.25 124th 381 67.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, May 15, 2016

Open Quote Teacher turnover has been very high since the arrival of the current principal 3 years ago. The administration is not in tune with the teachers or students. They have their own agenda and it doesn't include putting the students first. The morale of the teachers is extremely low. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, July 6, 2009

Open Quote I'm a former student of Fairfield Jr/Sr High School. I give Fairfield one star for one giant reason: Christianity. This is a Christian school. There is no separation between church and state in Fairfield. I swear, they sometimes have worship services in the cafeteria. I've actually thought of contacting an official about this to get Fairfield's funding cut. If you're an atheist, don't go to this school. You'll be hung up on a cross to die. If you're a goody-goody Christian who has never sworn before, by all means, Fairfield is perfect for you. If you're open-minded, this place could be a disaster. Lately, Fairfield has also undergone a massive breach in the fourth amendment, doing dog searches and suspending students for having cigarettes in their cars (even if they're 18). It's slowly becoming a prison. Perfect for Christians, bad for smart people. No extracurriculars, but there are some good teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 587 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1989 598 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1990 610 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1991 622 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1992 663 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1993 657 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1994 673 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1995 730 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 736
1996 730 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 736
1997 719 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 12 738
1998 721 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 722
1999 752 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2000 795 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2001 831 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 838
2002 863 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 870
2003 863 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 870
2004 885 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2005 902 0 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 914
2006 872 0 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 890
2007 874 0 4 9 0 n/a n/a 15 902
2008 872 0 2 15 1 n/a n/a 16 906
2009 875 1 3 17 1 n/a n/a 20 917
2010 865 3 2 15 0 n/a n/a 17 902
2011 879 2 2 34 1 0 4 0 922
2012 877 3 6 41 2 0 10 0 939
2013 858 4 6 47 4 1 14 0 934
2014 867 5 7 49 4 1 16 0 949
2015 837 4 9 54 2 1 16 0 923
2016 803 7 8 56 3 1 16 0 894
2017 738 6 9 58 4 1 17 0 833
2018 721 6 5 50 3 1 12 0 798
2019 692 12 5 44 2 1 11 0 767
2020 708 11 4 62 2 0 13 0 800
2021 749 9 3 59 2 0 15 0 837
2022 768 5 3 81 2 0 13 0 872
2023 753 2 2 88 1 0 15 0 861
2024 772 5 2 81 0 0 15 0 875

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 595 38.3 15.5 2.7
1989 607 39.3 15.4 3.3
1990 618 39.3 15.7 3.2
1991 633 38.4 16.4 4.3
1992 671 38.4 17.4 5.5
1993 663 39.3 16.9 6
1994 680 41.6 16.3 6.3
1995 736 44.7 16.5 4
1996 736 44.7 16.5 4
1997 738 46.0 16.0 6.2
1998 722 46.3 15.6 6.2
1999 756 45.9 16.5 11
2000 800 46.4 17.2 10.4
2001 838 46.6 18.0 11.2
2002 870 48.2 18.0 14.7
2003 870 48.2 18.0 14.7
2004 891 48.3 18.4 18.7
2005 914 48.4 18.9 19.1
2006 890 48.1 18.5 15.1
2007 902 n/a n/a 14.2
2008 906 47.1 19.2 15.3
2009 917 48.1 19.1 22.2
2010 902 48.0 18.7 25.9
2011 922 49.5 18.5 21.9
2012 939 50.8 18.4 24.9
2013 934 50.5 18.4 22.8
2014 949 53.1 17.8 22.4
2015 923 50.0 18.4 21.2
2016 894 62.0 14.4 17.2
2017 833 52.4 15.8 18.1
2018 798 51.7 15.4 24.8
2019 767 51.0 15.0 23.3
2020 800 51.0 15.6 22.4
2021 837 52.2 16.0 24.6
2022 872 64.3 13.5 23.4
2023 861 53.3 16.1 23.9
2024 875 59.0 14.8 28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 595 38.3 15.5 2.7
1989 607 39.3 15.4 3.3
1990 618 39.3 15.7 3.2
1991 633 38.4 16.4 4.3
1992 671 38.4 17.4 5.5
1993 663 39.3 16.9 6
1994 680 41.6 16.3 6.3
1995 736 44.7 16.5 4
1996 736 44.7 16.5 4
1997 738 46.0 16.0 6.2
1998 722 46.3 15.6 6.2
1999 756 45.9 16.5 11
2000 800 46.4 17.2 10.4
2001 838 46.6 18.0 11.2
2002 870 48.2 18.0 14.7
2003 870 48.2 18.0 14.7
2004 891 48.3 18.4 18.7
2005 914 48.4 18.9 19.1
2006 890 48.1 18.5 15.1
2007 902 n/a n/a 14.2
2008 906 47.1 19.2 15.3
2009 917 48.1 19.1 22.2
2010 902 48.0 18.7 25.9
2011 922 49.5 18.5 21.9
2012 939 50.8 18.4 24.9
2013 934 50.5 18.4 22.8
2014 949 53.1 17.8 22.4
2015 923 50.0 18.4 21.2
2016 894 62.0 14.4 17.2
2017 833 52.4 15.8 18.1
2018 798 51.7 15.4 24.8
2019 767 51.0 15.0 23.3
2020 800 51.0 15.6 22.4
2021 837 52.2 16.0 24.6
2022 872 64.3 13.5 23.4
2023 861 53.3 16.1 23.9
2024 875 59.0 14.8 28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $357 (3.6%) $9,643 (96.4%) $10,000
2020 $192 (2.0%) $9,485 (98.0%) $9,676
2021 $415 (4.5%) $8,882 (95.5%) $9,297
2022 $367 (3.8%) $9,335 (96.2%) $9,702

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 489 Middle schools
 13.6%
Ranks 137th of 389 High schoolsRanks 70th of 398 High schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Junior-Senior High School)55.647.6
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community Schools)56.149.1
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Fairfield Junior-Senior High School)50.840.1
 10.7%
   7th Grade Math (Fairfield Community Schools)51.640.6
 11%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Junior-Senior High School)60.845
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community Schools)5844.1
 13.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Fairfield Junior-Senior High School)51.725.8
 25.9%
   8th Grade Math (Fairfield Community Schools)45.724.9
 20.8%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Fairfield Junior-Senior High School)44.232.2
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfield Community Schools)44.232.2
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students767861
 12.3%
African American122
 83.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic4488
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White692753
 8.8%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.3%23.9%
 0.6%


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Fairfield Junior-Senior High School ranks 117th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Fairfield Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Benton Elementary School
Elementary : Millersburg Elementary- Middle School
Elementary : New Paris Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 875 students attended Fairfield Junior-Senior High School.

Students at Fairfield Junior-Senior High School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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