At a glance
Reported students
745
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
582
Public Safety Academy: 745 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
24.6:1 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
- 735
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21:1
What the reported data says about Public Safety Academy
Public Safety Academy is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Fairfield. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Fairfield-Suisun Unified. NCES reports 745 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.6:1, 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 (42.1%) and Asian (21.3%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.1%. 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 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Public Safety Academy
- 1How do the reported 24.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.24 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White16.8%
- Hispanic42.1%
- Black7.7%
- Asian21.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial10.1%
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
1 distinct course 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.
Other schools in Fairfield-Suisun Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sem Yeto Continuation High
High · Grades 10–12
311 reported students
Fairfield High
High · Grades 09–12
1,605 reported students
Armijo High
High · Grades 09–12
1,844 reported students
Angelo Rodriguez High
High · Grades 09–12
2,111 reported students
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
754 reported students
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
756 reported students
Public schools near Public Safety Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High High · Fairfield-Suisun Unified | 09–12 | 1,605 | 0.4 mi |
| Sem Yeto Continuation High High · Fairfield-Suisun Unified | 10–12 | 311 | 0.4 mi |
| Armijo High High · Fairfield-Suisun Unified | 09–12 | 1,844 | 1.8 mi |
| Solano County Community High · Solano County Office of Education | 07–12 | 79 | 1.9 mi |
| Solano Co Juve Detention Facility - Evergreen Acad High · Solano County Office of Education | 07–12 | 16 | 2.2 mi |
| Vanden High High · Travis Unified | 09–12 | 1,631 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Public Safety Academy
What grades does Public Safety Academy serve?
Public Safety Academy reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Fairfield-Suisun Unified.
How many students attend Public Safety Academy?
Public Safety Academy reported 745 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 735 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Public Safety Academy?
The calculated ratio is 24.6:1, based on 745 students and 30.24 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 Public Safety Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Public Safety Academy 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 Public Safety Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.6% 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 Public Safety Academy in?
Public Safety Academy 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 Public Safety Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fairfield High (0.4 mi), Sem Yeto Continuation High (0.4 mi), Armijo High (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.