Fairfield High School

Summary:

Fairfield High School is a public high school in Fairfield, Texas, serving 489 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fairfield Independent School District, which is ranked 427 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairfield High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 88.6% to 97.7% over the past few years, outperforming the state average. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, between 0.7% and 1.4%, which are lower than the state average. Academically, Fairfield High School's STAAR EOC (End of Course) test scores are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in subjects like Biology, English II Reading, and U.S. History. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Texas high schools, indicating a strong focus on advanced academics.

While Fairfield High School has historically performed well, its statewide ranking has declined from a high of 77 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 833 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence compared to other high-performing schools in the state. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students and disparities observed among African American, Hispanic, and White students. Compared to nearby schools, such as Cayuga High School, Fairfield High School generally outperforms in terms of graduation rates and overall statewide ranking, but some nearby schools have higher STAAR EOC proficiency rates in certain subjects, indicating potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 631 Post Oak Rd
       Fairfield, TX  75840-2005


(903) 389-4177

District: Fairfield Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
833rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,520 Help


Feeder schools for Fairfield High School:

Elementary:    Fairfield Elementary
    Fairfield Intermediate
Middle:    Fairfield J H

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.7%
Hispanic:
25.8%
African American:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfield High School ranks better than 58.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fairfield High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Fairfield High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Hispanic (25.8%), African American (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfield High School is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield High School is $13,520.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield High School 833rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Fairfield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fairfield Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Independent School District (Isd) 427th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.47 269th 1427 81.1%
2005 65.82 487th 1429 65.9%
2006 74.06 280th 1430 80.4%
2007 69.59 436th 1497 70.9%
2008 68.22 446th 1510 70.5%
2009 75.33 231st 1539 85.0%
2010 77.26 144th 1568 90.8%
2011 80.56 74th 1672 95.6%
2012 66.92 367th 1603 77.1%
2013 85.79 34th 1652 97.9%
2014 82.58 77th 1734 95.6%
2015 79.87 119th 1743 93.2%
2016 76.51 197th 1762 88.8%
2017 72.88 301st 1777 83.1%
2018 79.98 186th 1797 89.6%
2019 75.11 275th 1857 85.2%
2021 56.44 737th 1861 60.4%
2022 54.00 768th 1876 59.1%
2023 49.44 944th 1961 51.9%
2024 54.24 833rd 1987 58.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.28 1st 582 99.8%
2019 85.49 48th 604 92.1%
2021 34.07 390th 588 33.7%
2022 53.66 269th 664 59.5%
2023 42.50 373rd 677 44.9%
2024 37.77 453rd 730 37.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 479th 1113 57.0%
2019 48.46 419th 1136 63.1%
2021 29.03 881st 1195 26.3%
2022 27.34 918th 1278 28.2%
2023 19.17 1168th 1371 14.8%
2024 23.11 1133rd 1435 21.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.05 370th 1347 72.5%
2019 71.62 191st 1357 85.9%
2021 56.82 404th 1382 70.8%
2022 37.86 841st 1418 40.7%
2023 40.67 789th 1478 46.6%
2024 42.45 824th 1547 46.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.10 275th 1794 84.7%
2019 69.82 318th 1818 82.5%
2021 51.25 777th 1848 58.0%
2022 48.19 828th 1847 55.2%
2023 43.99 978th 1897 48.4%
2024 43.27 941st 1883 50.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.04 186th 1781 89.6%
2019 77.72 242nd 1798 86.5%
2021 59.38 657th 1815 63.8%
2022 62.37 551st 1841 70.1%
2023 54.63 793rd 1891 58.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.51 119th 1137 89.5%
2019 69.12 333rd 1145 70.9%
2021 74.90 72nd 1177 93.9%
2022 72.70 113th 1172 90.4%
2023 71.79 285th 1182 75.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.97 177th 1784 90.1%
2019 67.71 341st 1810 81.2%
2021 49.19 760th 1829 58.4%
2022 30.53 1288th 1837 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.52 214th 1803 88.1%
2019 69.68 363rd 1824 80.1%
2021 48.96 849th 1840 53.9%
2022 42.77 1002nd 1853 45.9%
2023 43.30 1036th 1913 45.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.94 243rd 1013 76.0%
2019 54.92 364th 1024 64.5%
2021 43.10 505th 1020 50.5%
2022 47.63 436th 1031 57.7%
2023 41.72 556th 1069 48.0%
2024 39.04 572nd 1065 46.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 237th 1691 86.0%
2019 69.95 336th 1714 80.4%
2021 55.47 650th 1743 62.7%
2022 53.59 665th 1762 62.3%
2023 51.22 765th 1820 58.0%
2024 49.72 748th 1804 58.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Fairfield High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.20 140th 1539 90.9%
2019 76.32 224th 1526 85.3%
2021 48.17 781st 1510 48.3%
2022 42.20 886th 1525 41.9%
2023 35.72 1054th 1576 33.1%
2024 40.02 935th 1556 39.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Fairfield High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Fairfield High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 319 119 3 13 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 348 87 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 340 91 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 335 94 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1992 350 93 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1993 342 94 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 341 105 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1995 345 111 1 17 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1996 345 111 1 17 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1997 320 101 1 30 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 330 97 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 337 88 2 25 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 322 84 6 31 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2001 351 106 5 40 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2002 323 124 9 48 4 n/a n/a 0 508
2003 323 124 9 48 4 n/a n/a 0 508
2004 314 140 3 55 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 306 120 6 55 5 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 325 123 6 57 4 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 334 124 7 61 4 n/a n/a 0 530
2008 342 121 5 70 6 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 339 119 5 76 7 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 348 101 6 81 3 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 328 89 4 82 3 1 5 0 512
2012 321 78 6 67 1 1 6 0 480
2013 326 82 7 71 3 1 8 0 498
2014 315 80 5 72 2 1 5 0 480
2015 319 88 8 70 2 0 8 0 495
2016 303 103 5 91 2 1 8 0 513
2017 333 102 5 90 3 0 12 0 545
2018 318 93 4 104 4 0 14 0 537
2019 289 97 6 113 2 0 14 0 521
2020 288 70 4 121 3 1 17 0 504
2021 255 71 5 127 3 1 21 0 483
2022 266 67 4 127 4 1 24 0 493
2023 272 60 4 127 3 1 22 0 489
2024 281 72 8 135 1 1 25 0 523

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 37.0 12.3 n/a
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 451 31.0 14.5 n/a
1991 449 31.4 14.2 n/a
1992 460 32.5 14.1 18
1993 451 36.0 12.5 22.4
1994 467 36.9 12.7 22.5
1995 476 35.8 13.3 18.5
1996 476 35.8 13.3 18.5
1997 454 35.7 12.7 21.4
1998 463 38.5 12.0 20.3
1999 454 39.2 11.6 22.5
2000 445 40.8 10.9 27
2001 503 41.3 12.2 27.2
2002 508 42.4 12.0 26
2003 508 42.4 12.0 26
2004 516 40.6 12.7 29.3
2005 492 41.7 11.8 26.4
2006 515 43.7 11.8 31.1
2007 530 48.9 10.8 32.3
2008 544 48.1 11.3 32.4
2009 546 51.4 10.6 35.2
2010 539 50.4 10.6 39.9
2011 512 50.2 10.1 40.8
2012 480 47.0 10.2 39.2
2013 498 48.2 10.3 40
2014 480 46.9 10.2 40.6
2015 495 46.0 10.7 37.4
2016 513 45.0 11.4 37.4
2017 545 47.6 11.4 41.8
2018 537 46.1 11.6 45.1
2019 521 47.2 11.0 48.4
2020 504 44.6 11.2 51.8
2021 483 45.6 10.5 57.1
2022 493 43.4 11.3 53.5
2023 489 45.5 10.7 52.1
2024 523 43.5 12.0 53

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 37.0 12.3 n/a
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 451 31.0 14.5 n/a
1991 449 31.4 14.2 n/a
1992 460 32.5 14.1 18
1993 451 36.0 12.5 22.4
1994 467 36.9 12.7 22.5
1995 476 35.8 13.3 18.5
1996 476 35.8 13.3 18.5
1997 454 35.7 12.7 21.4
1998 463 38.5 12.0 20.3
1999 454 39.2 11.6 22.5
2000 445 40.8 10.9 27
2001 503 41.3 12.2 27.2
2002 508 42.4 12.0 26
2003 508 42.4 12.0 26
2004 516 40.6 12.7 29.3
2005 492 41.7 11.8 26.4
2006 515 43.7 11.8 31.1
2007 530 48.9 10.8 32.3
2008 544 48.1 11.3 32.4
2009 546 51.4 10.6 35.2
2010 539 50.4 10.6 39.9
2011 512 50.2 10.1 40.8
2012 480 47.0 10.2 39.2
2013 498 48.2 10.3 40
2014 480 46.9 10.2 40.6
2015 495 46.0 10.7 37.4
2016 513 45.0 11.4 37.4
2017 545 47.6 11.4 41.8
2018 537 46.1 11.6 45.1
2019 521 47.2 11.0 48.4
2020 504 44.6 11.2 51.8
2021 483 45.6 10.5 57.1
2022 493 43.4 11.3 53.5
2023 489 45.5 10.7 52.1
2024 523 43.5 12.0 53

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairfield High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,232 (10.2%) $10,897 (89.8%) $12,129
2020 $1,258 (10.2%) $11,063 (89.8%) $12,321
2021 $1,722 (12.7%) $11,798 (87.3%) $13,520

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 944th of 1961 High schools
 33.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Fairfield High School)5838
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfield Independent School District (Isd))6248
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Fairfield High School)6755
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfield Independent School District (Isd))6755
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Fairfield High School)8559
 26%
   End of Course English I Reading (Fairfield Independent School District (Isd))8559
 26%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Fairfield High School)8959
 30%
   End of Course English II Reading (Fairfield Independent School District (Isd))8959
 30%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Fairfield High School)8772
 15%
   End of Course U.S. History (Fairfield Independent School District (Isd))8772
 15%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521489
 6.1%
African American9760
 38.1%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic113127
 12.4%
Pacific Islander01
White289272
 5.9%
Two or More Races1422
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%52.1%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield High School

Fairfield High School ranks 833rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Fairfield High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairfield Elementary
Elementary : Fairfield Intermediate
Middle : Fairfield J H

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Fairfield High School.

Students at Fairfield High School are 54% White, 26% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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