At a glance
Reported students
52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
412
Alfred Fairfax Academy: 52 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
7.5:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. 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
- 64
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.3:1
What the reported data says about Alfred Fairfax Academy
Alfred Fairfax Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Kansas City. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Kansas City. NCES reports 52 students for 2024–25.
Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.5:1, below the Kansas median of 11:1 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 (51.9%) and Black (36.5%). English learners represent 26.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alfred Fairfax Academy
- 1How do the reported 7.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.97 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 0 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
- 26.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White7.7%
- Hispanic51.9%
- Black36.5%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
No students enrolled 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 Kansas City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
F L Schlagle High
High · Grades 09–12
841 reported students
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
High · Grades 08–12
1,045 reported students
Washington High
High · Grades 09–12
1,180 reported students
J C Harmon High
High · Grades 09–12
1,285 reported students
Wyandotte High
High · Grades 09–12
1,903 reported students
500 Reach
Other · Grades UG–UG
76 reported students
Public schools near Alfred Fairfax 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High High · Kansas City | 09–12 | 1,180 | 1.7 mi |
| F L Schlagle High High · Kansas City | 09–12 | 841 | 3.1 mi |
| Piper High High · Piper-Kansas City | 09–12 | 913 | 5.6 mi |
| Turner High High · Turner-Kansas City | 09–12 | 1,147 | 6.3 mi |
| Wyandotte High High · Kansas City | 09–12 | 1,903 | 6.5 mi |
| School for Blind High High · School for Blind | 06–12 | 27 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Fairfax Academy
What grades does Alfred Fairfax Academy serve?
Alfred Fairfax Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Kansas City.
How many students attend Alfred Fairfax Academy?
Alfred Fairfax Academy reported 52 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 64 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alfred Fairfax Academy?
The calculated ratio is 7.5:1, based on 52 students and 6.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alfred Fairfax Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alfred Fairfax Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kansas City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alfred Fairfax Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.7% 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 Alfred Fairfax Academy in?
Alfred Fairfax Academy is part of Kansas City, based in Kansas City, KS, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alfred Fairfax Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington High (1.7 mi), F L Schlagle High (3.1 mi), Piper High (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.