Fairfield High in Fairfield, CA

At a glance

Reported students

1,605

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

67.54

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

582

Fairfield High: 1,605 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

23.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,597
Teachers (FTE): 71
Student–teacher ratio: 22.5:1

What the reported data says about Fairfield High

Fairfield High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fairfield. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Fairfield-Suisun Unified. NCES reports 1,605 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56%) and Black (17.1%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Fairfield High

1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.3%
Students with disabilities: 13.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 81.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 0.11
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White7.8%
Hispanic56%
Black17.1%
Asian10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Multiracial7.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Armijo High

High · Grades 09–12

1,844 reported students

Angelo Rodriguez High

High · Grades 09–12

2,111 reported students

Public Safety Academy

High · Grades 05–12

745 reported students

Sem Yeto Continuation High

High · Grades 10–12

311 reported students

Grange Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

944 reported students

Green Valley Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

903 reported students

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Public schools near Fairfield High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Sem Yeto Continuation High High · Fairfield-Suisun Unified	10–12	311	under 0.1 mi
Public Safety Academy High · Fairfield-Suisun Unified	05–12	745	0.4 mi
Solano County Community High · Solano County Office of Education	07–12	79	1.5 mi
Armijo High High · Fairfield-Suisun Unified	09–12	1,844	1.7 mi
Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Acad High · Solano County Office of Education	07–12	16	2.4 mi
Vanden High High · Travis Unified	09–12	1,631	3.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Fairfield High

What grades does Fairfield High serve?

Fairfield High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fairfield-Suisun Unified.

How many students attend Fairfield High?

Fairfield High reported 1,605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,597 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairfield High?

The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 1,605 students and 67.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Fairfield High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fairfield High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairfield-Suisun Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Fairfield High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

81.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Fairfield High in?

Fairfield High is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified, based in Fairfield, CA, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fairfield High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sem Yeto Continuation High (under 0.1 mi), Public Safety Academy (0.4 mi), Solano County Community (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.